Marc Tuttle, the president of the march, told the Criterion that “the number of women seeking help at the pregnancy resource centers in this state went up by 33%” in the wake of the new law.
“So, we are saving lives,” he said. “We are leading the way with the rest of the country. But we know there are still women out there who will seek abortions, and we have to be there for them.”
Kentucky
Organizers in Kentucky hosted that state’s march on Tuesday, Jan. 23, in the state capital city of Frankfort. The event’s website advertised a pre-march Mass, a rally, and a post-march prayer service in Frankfort Cemetery.
Photos posted to Facebook by Right to Life of Louisville showed marchers flooding the state capitol building during the rainy event. “We will always stand up for life!” the group said.
Other participants shared photos and video of the event on X.
It was so great to be at the KY state capital yesterday for the Kentucky March for Life. Great to be surrounded by hundreds of pro life people! pic.twitter.com/YLfeQ6AhtV
— Emma Danahy (@EmmaD1776) January 24, 2024
On Tuesday, Breds for Life traveled to Frankfort for the KY March for Life. The day included Mass, rallies, and a march to the capitol building. It was a rainy but beautiful day of standing up for the dignity of human life as we celebrated this year’s theme: “To Love Them Both.” pic.twitter.com/HHCXCXwyJ3
— NewCath Breds (@NewCathBreds) January 28, 2024
Addia Wuchner, the executive director of Kentucky Right to Life, told the crowd that they were “celebrating” the success of pro-life efforts in the state.
“We’re celebrating the laws and the lives that have been saved in the commonwealth since the overturning of Roe,” she said, according to the Northern Kentucky Tribune.
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As with other states, Kentucky’s pro-life “trigger law” went into effect with the repeal of Roe v. Wade. The law, which permits abortion only in cases to save the life of the patient or to prevent disabling injury, was the subject of debate during the state’s gubernatorial race last year.
Republican lawmakers are working to advance pro-life legislation there, meanwhile, including a bill that would allow child support for unborn children and another requiring schools to include ultrasound footage of “early fetal development in their health curriculums.
Kansas
Kansas pro-life activists hosted the state’s annual March and Rally for Life on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Kansans for Life said on Facebook that the event in Topeka was “a fantastic day!”
“Over 1,000 came to show their unwavering support for unified pro-life action behind policies that offer care, compassion, and will actually save lives,” the group said.
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