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A letter criticizes LDS Church authorities for supporting tough abortion restrictions, citing biblical examples where God allowed or caused the death of unborn children. The letter also accuses Utah's Republican politicians of contributing to increased abortions by opposing contraceptives, sex education, and family planning funding.

Voices: My ectopic pregnancy nearly killed me. Utah’s abortion laws must leave room for doctors to act. The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Supreme Court Justice John Nielsen has recused himself from two cases, including Planned Parenthood Association of Utah's challenge to the state's near-total abortion ban, due to conflicts of interest stemming from his previous legal work with Pro-Life Utah. The court will hear arguments on October 5 regarding the constitutionality of a three-judge panel created by the Republican-controlled Legislature to rule on challenges to state laws, a process that has delayed key abortion litigation in Utah.

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah has filed a motion to disqualify Utah Supreme Court Justice John Nielsen from hearing a case challenging the state's 2020 abortion ban, citing his previous legal work for Pro-Life Utah opposing abortion rights. Justice Nielsen disclosed his prior involvement but stated he does not believe it warrants disqualification, while the court has yet to decide on the motion as the case returns to the Utah Supreme Court in September.

Utah's House of Representatives passed HB315, a bill requiring public school students to watch an anti-abortion video produced by Live Action during human development lessons, with the bill now awaiting Senate consideration. The video, known as the 'Baby Olivia Law,' has been criticized by Utah education officials and medical professionals for containing inaccurate fetal development information and bypassing established curriculum approval processes.