*Pro-Life Laws Save Thousands of Lives, New Study Finds* A recent study published on February 13, 2025, in JAMA Network has found that pro-life laws in the United States have led to more than 22,000 additional births in 2023. The study analyzed state-level fertility information from 2012 to 2023 and discovered an increase in fertility rates in 2023, the first full year after the U.S. Supreme Court returned abortion issues to the states. This finding highlights the significant impact of pro-life policies on saving lives, according to Michael New, a senior associate scholar at the Charlotte Lozier Institute. However, tracking abortion data remains challenging due to factors such as the accessibility of chemical abortions via pills and the rise of shield laws in pro-abortion states like California and New York. These shield laws protect abortion providers who mail abortion drugs to women in states where it is restricted or illegal. Michael New emphasized that birth data is the most accurate way to assess the impact of pro-life laws, as it accounts for unintended pregnancies carried to term. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a nearly 17% decrease in the maternal mortality rate in 2023, reaching its lowest point since 2018. This decline continues a trend observed since 2022, when many states began implementing protections for unborn children. Despite concerns from pro-abortion advocates about the potential harm to women's health, mortality rates have been steadily decreasing.The study underscores the complex landscape of abortion laws and their effects on birth rates and maternal health. The ongoing debate over abortion regulations highlights the need for comprehensive data and analysis to understand the full impact of these policies.