Trump Signs New Order to Bring Back the ‘Global Gag Rule’ on Abortion Programs
President Trump’s executive order revives the Mexico City Policy as part of his broader “America First” agenda. The order includes the following key provisions:
- Suspension of Funding: The U.S. will cease funding to any foreign NGOs that provide abortion services, counseling, or advocacy, unless they certify that such activities are not funded by any other source, including non-U.S. donors.
- Policy Enforcement: Federal agencies are directed to ensure strict adherence to the policy, monitoring compliance among recipient organizations and taking necessary actions against non-compliant entities.
- Expansion of Restrictions: Beyond abortion services, the policy extends to any form of advocacy that supports the legalization of abortion, thereby limiting the scope of reproductive health initiatives that can receive U.S. funding.