Law Courts

An Ohio judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging Issue 1, the 2023 amendment that established a right to abortion in the state's constitution, ruling that the plaintiffs lacked standing to sue. The judge did not address the merits of the case, noting that the plaintiffs could not demonstrate personal harm from the amendment, including a claim regarding parental consent for minors seeking abortions.

Judge Matthew R. Byrne, known for his pro-life stance and refusal to join the Ohio Supreme Court's dismissal of an appeal over the state's six-week abortion ban, was confirmed by the Senate to a lifetime federal judgeship for the Southern District of Ohio on September 15, 2026.

Ohio appeals court Judge Matthew R. Byrne was the sole judge opposing the dismissal of a legal challenge to Ohio's six-week abortion ban after voters passed a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights.

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Ohio appeals court Judge Matthew R. Byrne, who has a career of pro-life work, to a lifetime seat on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. The vote was 52-45. President Donald Trump nominated Byrne on the recommendation of Ohio’s two Republican senators and Vice President JD […] The post Senate Confirms Pro-Life State Judge for Federal Judgeship appeared first on LifeNews.com .

Last week, news reports covered the latest lawsuit between Planned Parenthood and the Ohio Department of Health: apparently, the abortion… The post The Story Behind Planned Parenthood’s Latest Lawsuit appeared first on Ohio Right to Life .

For Immediate ReleaseApril 15, 2026Contact: comms@ohiolife.org Columbus, Ohio: Yesterday, Trumbull County Probate Judge David Engler filed a lawsuit to stop… The post Ohio Right to Life Supports Judge’s Challenge to Abortion Amendment appeared first on Ohio Right to Life .

For immediate release CONTACT: Communications Director, comms@ohiolife.org Columbus, Ohio – In a move illustrating the way activist judges attempt to write… The post Ohio Right to Life Applauds Court of Appeals Decision appeared first on Ohio Right to Life .

An Ohio woman force-fed abortion pills by her ex-boyfriend cannot sue him for wrongful death of her child and other damages unless she surrenders her anonymity, a judge has ruled. Continue Reading at Life Site News >> The post Judge orders victim of forced abortion to reveal identity or drop lawsuit against ex-boyfriend appeared first on Lozier Institute .