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Trump Reinstates Mexico City Policy and Hyde Amendment, Bans Federal Funding for Abortion at March for Life

Jan 25, 2025, 01:00 AM

President Donald Trump has reinstated the Mexico City Policy, also known as the 'global gag rule,' which prohibits U.S. federal funding to international non-governmental organizations that perform or promote abortion. This policy, initially introduced during the Reagan administration, has been a point of contention, with every Republican president reinstating it and every Democratic president rescinding it. Trump's action reverses policies implemented by the Biden administration, which had allowed federal funding for abortions in certain circumstances. Additionally, Trump signed an executive order to enforce the Hyde Amendment, which bans federal funding for most abortions. These moves coincide with the annual March for Life event in Washington, where Trump addressed supporters via a video message, and Vice President J.D. Vance attended in person.