Document Sources

What the Early Church Believed: Abortion
https://www.catholic.com/tract/abortion

“The Catholic Church has always condemned abortion as a grave evil. Christian writers from the first-century author of the Didache to Pope John Paul II in his encyclical Evangelium Vitae (“The Gospel of Life”) have maintained that the Bible forbids abortion just as it forbids murder.”

Tertullian’s Apology (from Chapter 9)
http://www.logoslibrary.org/tertullian/apology/09.html

“In our case, murder being once for all forbidden, we may not destroy even the fœtus in the womb, while as yet the human being derives blood from other parts of the body for its sustenance. To hinder a birth is merely a speedier man-killing; nor does it matter whether you take away a life that is born, or destroy one that is coming to the birth.”

Gaudium Et Spes (from Section 27)
https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651207_gaudium-et-spes_en.html

“Furthermore, whatever is opposed to life itself, such as any type of murder, genocide, abortion, euthanasia or wilful self-destruction, whatever violates the integrity of the human person, such as mutilation, torments inflicted on body or mind, attempts to coerce the will itself; whatever insults human dignity, such as subhuman living conditions, arbitrary imprisonment, deportation, slavery, prostitution, the selling of women and children; as well as disgraceful working conditions, where men are treated as mere tools for profit, rather than as free and responsible persons; all these things and others of their like are infamies indeed. They poison human society, but they do more harm to those who practice them than those who suffer from the injury. Moreover, they are supreme dishonor to the Creator.”

Pro-Abortion Protester Burns Los Angeles Cop with Makeshift Flamethrower
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/pro-abortion-protester-burns-los-angeles-cop-with-makeshift-flamethrower/

“Pro-abortion protesters reportedly assaulted four Los Angeles Police Department officers with projectiles, fireworks, and a makeshift flamethrower during a “Night of Rage” organized after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.”

Abortion Out Loud – a project of Advocates for Youth
https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/abortion-out-loud/

“Tell Congress to protect young people’s right to abortion care.  Download the Youth Activist Toolkit.”

“In a shocking exchange during a subcommittee hearing about the bill, the bill’s chief proponent hesitantly admitted that the measure would permit aborting children even as a mother has begun dilating in preparation to give birth.”

HB 2491 Abortion; eliminate certain requirements
https://legacylis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?191+sum+HB2491

"Abortion; eliminate certain requirements. Eliminates the requirement that an abortion in the second trimester of pregnancy and prior to the third trimester be performed in a hospital. The bill eliminates all the procedures and processes, including...”

Virginia Gov. supports infanticide of babies born alive after failed abortions
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/virginia-gov.-supports-infanticide-of-babies-born-alive-after-failed-aborti

“Gov. Ralph Northam said that babies born alive would only be 'resuscitated if that’s what the mother and the family desired'"

WTOP's Ask the Governor with Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam - Jan. 30, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6WD_3H0wKU&t=2324s

"When we talk about third trimester a-abortions, these are done, uh with the consent uh of obviously the, the mother, with the consent uh of the physicians, more than one physician by the way, um and it's done in cases where there may be severe deformity, there may be a-a-a fetus that's non-viable. So in this particular example uh if a mother is in labor, I can tell you exactly uh what would happen. Um, the infant would be delivered, uh the infant would be kept comfortable, uh the infant would be resuscitated if if that's what the uh mother and the family desires, and then a discussion would ensue between the physicians and the mother."

Warning and Guidance of our Lord Jesus Christ – Matthew 7:16
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/7?16=#48007016

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves.  By their fruits you will know them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?  Just so, every good tree bears good fruit, and a rotten tree bears bad fruit.  A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a rotten tree bear good fruit.  Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.  So by their fruits you will know them.”

Trump promises to appoint anti-abortion Supreme Court justices
https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/279535-trump-on-justices-they-will-be-pro-life/

“Asked about the “sanctity of human life,” Trump said, “I will protect it and the biggest way you can protect it is through the Supreme Court and putting people in the court.”

How Trump compares with other recent presidents in appointing federal judges
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/01/13/how-trump-compares-with-other-recent-presidents-in-appointing-federal-judges/

“Donald Trump leaves the White House having appointed more than 200 judges to the federal bench, including nearly as many powerful federal appeals court judges in four years as Barack Obama appointed in eight."

The Mexico City Policy: An Explainer
https://www.kff.org/global-health-policy/fact-sheet/mexico-city-policy-explainer/

“President Trump reinstated the policy but also significantly expanded it to encompass the vast majority of U.S. bilateral global health assistance.”

Remarks by President Trump to March for Life Participants and Pro-Life Leaders
https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-president-trump-march-life-participants-pro-life-leaders/

“Right now, in a number of states, the laws allow a baby to be born [torn] from his or her mother’s womb in the ninth month. It is wrong; it has to change.  Americans are more and more pro-life.  You see that all the time.  In fact, only 12 percent of Americans support abortion on demand at any time.  Under my administration, we will always defend the very first right in the Declaration of Independence, and that is the right to life.”

Proclamation on National Adoption Month, 2020
https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-national-adoption-month-2020/

“I encourage all Americans to observe this month by helping children and youth in need of a permanent home secure a more promising future with a forever family and enter adulthood with the love and connections we all need.”

Proclamation on National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2021
https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-national-sanctity-human-life-day-2021/

“Every human life is a gift to the world.  Whether born or unborn, young or old, healthy or sick, every person is made in the holy image of God.  The Almighty Creator gives unique talents, beautiful dreams, and a great purpose to every person.  On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, we celebrate the wonder of human existence and renew our resolve to build a culture of life where every person of every age is protected, valued, and cherished.”

Sen. Kamala Harris’s 2019 Report Card
https://web.archive.org/web/20200812010626/https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/kamala_harris/412678/report-card/2019

“These year-end statistics cover Harris’s record during the 2019 legislative year (Jan 3, 2019-Dec 31, 2019) and compare her to other senators serving at the end of that period.  Ranked most liberal compared to All Senators.”

State attorney general seizes videos behind Planned Parenthood sting
https://archive.ph/20201022162320/https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-attorney-general-seizes-planned-parenthood-videos-20160405-story.html

“Agents from state Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris’ office searched the apartment of David Daleiden, the antiabortion activist whose controversial hidden camera videos last summer accused Planned Parenthood doctors of selling fetal tissue.”

S.510 - Women's Health Protection Act of 2017
https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/510

"To protect a woman's right and ability to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy by limiting restrictions on the provision of abortion services."

Harris warns overturning abortion rights would threaten freedoms for all Americans
https://www.npr.org/2022/05/03/1096471278/harris-warns-overturning-abortion-rights-would-threaten-freedoms-for-all-america

“Vice President Harris on Tuesday blasted a leaked draft that indicated that the Supreme Court had voted to overturn the landmark abortion rights decision Roe v. Wade, declaring that "women's rights in America are under attack."

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on Access to Medication Abortion Through Major Retail Pharmacies
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/03/01/statement-from-vice-president-kamala-harris-on-access-to-medication-abortion-through-major-retail-pharmacies/

“The President and I stand with the majority of Americans who believe women should have the freedom to make decisions about their own body and their own lives. We remain committed to defending access to reproductive health care, including medication abortion. Our Administration will not waver in our dedication to preserving access to essential medication and defending the FDA’s independent, evidence-based approval and regulation of safe and effective drugs.”

VP Harris visits Florida as abortion ban limits women's options
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/vp-harris-visits-florida-abortion-ban-limits-southern-womens-options-2024-05-01/

"Today, this very day, at the stroke of midnight, another Trump abortion ban went into effect here in Florida. As of this morning 4 million women in this state woke up with fewer reproductive freedoms than they did last night. This is the new reality under a Trump abortion ban."

Harris tours clinic that conducts abortions during Minnesota campaign visit
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-harris-tours-clinic-that-conducts-abortions-during-minnesota-campaign-visit

“Dr. Sarah Traxler, chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood North Central States, introduced herself as “a proud abortion provider” and called Harris’ visit a “historic moment.” She said the number of patients visiting the clinic from out of state has doubled.”

Compassion for the Repentant – Deuteronomy 30:19
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/deuteronomy/30?19=#05030019

"I call heaven and earth today to witness against you. I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live, by loving the LORD, your God, obeying his voice, and holding fast to him."

The Civic Duty of Catholics toward the Common Good
https://www.catholicaction.org/day_8_candidates_who_support_imperfect_legislation

“Thus, a Catholic who is clear in his or her opposition to the moral evil of procured abortion could vote for a candidate who supports the limitation of the legality of procured abortion, even though the candidate does not oppose all use of procured abortion, if the other candidate(s) do not support the limitation of the evil of procured abortion.”

---

In California, you may register to vote at this official site: https://registertovote.ca.gov/