Central ND News

Senator John Hoeven has joined a bicameral group in filing an amicus brief supporting the State of Idaho in defending its pro-life law, the Defense of Life Act, against the Biden administration's actions. Hoeven expressed his commitment to protecting the lives of the unborn and mothers, stating, “This bicameral amicus brief is about supporting the rights of states and honoring the sanctity of life.”

Senator Jim Risch, who led the brief, criticized the Biden administration's approach, saying, “Idahoans have passed a strong law to protect the lives of mothers and the unborn, yet the Biden administration is seeking every opportunity to expand abortion." Risch emphasized that the administration's manipulation of federal law cannot override state law and highlighted the aim to undermine pro-life protections nationally.

The amicus brief, which also includes 24 U.S. Senators and 93 U.S. Congressmen, outlines concerns with the Biden administration's actions against Idaho's pro-life law. The document clarifies the issues at hand and aims to support the state's stance on the matter.

Among the notable signatories to the amicus brief are Senators Mike Crapo, Cindy Hyde-Smith, Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, and Lindsey Graham, among others, demonstrating a strong bipartisan support for the defense of pro-life legislation.

The amicus brief is a collective effort by lawmakers to advocate for the protection of state laws related to pro-life measures and to challenge what they view as federal overreach in the realm of abortion rights.