According to The Daily Wire: Messaging materials sent from the Pro-Choice Caucus to House Democrats on Roe v. Wade list language deemed “harmful” in abortion messaging, Politico reported. The caucus is led by Colorado Rep. Dianna DeGette and California Rep. Barbara Lee. Rather than saying “choice,” the messaging suggests Democrats say, “decision.” Rather than using the phrasing “reduce abortion” or “safe legal and rare,” use “safe, legal, and accessible,” the messaging says. Say “unexpected pregnancy” rather than “unwanted pregnancy,” the messaging guide suggests, and rather than citing “conscience clause” or “conscience protections,” apparently when referring to Americans who object to performing or providing abortions for religious reasons, Democrats were instructed to say “refusal of care” or “denial of care.” The messaging, which also urges Democrats to avoid “back alley abortions” or “coat hangers” references, and instead use the phrase “criminalizing healthcare,” comes amid demonstrations in front of the private residences of Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, John Roberts, and Samuel Alito over the past week since the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion showing that the court is likely preparing to overturn Roe v. Wade. On Monday the Supreme Court is expected to release “one or more opinions” making some wonder if the landmark ruling will come sooner rather than later.

Each year, Americans United for Life (AUL) releases its “Life List” of the most pro-life states in the nation. 

Here is this year’s list:

Missouri

Missouri has a law in place, conditioned on Roe being overturned, that makes abortion illegal, which may be enforceable,” AUL notes.

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South Dakota

South Dakota has a law in place, conditioned on Roe being overturned, that makes abortion illegal, which may be enforceable.” writes AUL.

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Idaho

“Idaho has a law in place, conditioned on Roe being overturned, that makes abortion illegal, which may be enforceable,” AUL noted.

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Kansas

“Life will only be protected after 5 months in Kansas after Roe is overturned. Voters will likely need to vote on a constitutional amendment change in order to protect life after Roe. Pro-Life Kansas lawmakers should aggressively pursue this strategy,” writes AUL.

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Mississippi

“Mississippi has a law in place, conditioned on Roe being overturned, that makes abortion illegal, which may be enforceable,” according to AUL.

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Indiana

Life will be protected, but only after 5 months of pregnancy,” writes AUL. 

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Oklahoma

“Oklahoma has a law in place, conditioned on Roe being overturned, that makes abortion illegal, which may be enforceable,” AUL wrote.

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Arizona

“Arizona has a Pre-Roe statute that protects life and bans abortion when Roe is overturned,” according to AUL.

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Louisiana 

AUL noted, “Louisiana has a law in place, conditioned on Roe being overturned, that makes abortion illegal, which may be enforceable. Louisiana also has a heartbeat law that may be enforceable once Roe is overturned.”

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Arkansas 

“Arkansas has a law in place, conditioned on Roe being overturned, that makes abortion illegal, which may be enforceable,” AUL concluded.

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To see AUL’s full list, click here to see where your state stands.

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