Reeves: “Every Life Has Value And Is Worth Defending. That’s Why We Fight To Defend The Unborn.” According to Reeves’ Twitter, “Every life has value and is worth defending. That’s why we fight to defend the unborn. God bless all those walking in the March for Life today. You’re on the right side of history.” [Twitter, @tatereeves, 1/20/23]
Reeves Said That It Was “A Great Day In Mississippi” After Bryant Signed A Ban On Abortions After 15 Weeks That Included No Exceptions On Rape Or Incest. According to CNN, “With a swipe of a pen Monday, Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant signed into law a bill that prevents women from getting abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. His state, effective immediately, now holds the distinction of having the earliest abortion ban in the nation. ‘I was proud to sign House Bill 1510 this afternoon. I am committed to making Mississippi the safest place in America for an unborn child, and this bill will help us achieve that goal,’ Bryant tweeted Monday. Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves echoed that sentiment Monday, tweeting ‘It’s a great day in Mississippi’ along with a picture of the signing. Also known as the Gestational Age Act, Mississippi’s new law makes exceptions only for medical emergencies or cases in which there’s a ‘severe fetal abnormality.’ There are no exceptions for incidents of rape or incest.” [CNN, 3/19/18]
Reeves Would Not Rule Out A Ban On Contraceptives, Instead He Said That He Was Focused On The “Next Phase Of The Pro-Life Movement” Where He Would Help Mothers With Unwanted Pregnancies. According to the Washington Post, “Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves (R) on Sunday refused to rule out the possibility that his state would ban certain forms of contraception, sidestepping questions about what would happen next if Roe v. Wade is overturned. [...] When asked if Mississippi might next target the use of contraceptives such as the Plan B pill or intrauterine devices, Reeves demurred, saying that was not what the state was focused on ‘at this time.’ ‘My view is that the next phase of the pro-life movement is focusing on helping those moms that maybe have an unexpected and unwanted pregnancy,’ Reeves said. ‘And while I’m sure there will be conversations around America regarding [contraceptives], it’s not something that we have spent a lot of time focused on.’ [The Washington Post, 5/8/22]
Reeves Said That He Was “Incredibly Proud” Of Overturning Roe V. Wade And Claimed That It Had Built A Culture Of Life In The U.S. And Mississippi. According to Reeves’ Twitter, “Tomorrow will mark one year since Mississippi led the nation to the greatest conservative victory in a generation – the overturning of Roe v. Wade. While I’m incredibly proud of this victory for life, winning a court case was never our true objective. Rather, it was building a culture of life throughout America and Mississippi. […] I’ve long said that continuing to build a culture of life and implement the New Pro-life Agenda will not be easy and it will not be free. But it’s the right thing to do for moms and babies, and Mississippi is committed to doing it. That’s why I’m so proud of the work our state has accomplished over the last year to accomplish that mission.” [Twitter, @tatereeves, 6/23/23]
Reeves Was “Proud” Of Mississippi’s Role In Roe V. Wade. According to Reeves’ Twitter, “Almost a year ago, Mississippi led the way to the greatest conservative win in a generation – the overturning of Roe v. Wade. While I’m extremely proud of the role that Mississippi played in this monumental victory, winning a court case was never our true objective. Rather, it was building a culture of life throughout our state and throughout our nation.” [Twitter, @tatereeves, 4/19/23]
Reeves: “Mississippi Was Proud To Lead The Charge In Overturning Roe And We Look Forward To Continue Strengthening Support For Moms And Babies.” According to Reeves’ Twitter, “Wishing everyone traveling to this year’s March for Life all the best! Every day is a good day to celebrate and defend the lives of the unborn. Mississippi was proud to lead the charge in overturning Roe and we look forward to continue strengthening support for moms and babies!” [Twitter, @tatereeves, 1/19/23]
Reeves Said That Pro-Life Was Not Just “Anti-Abortion,” But “Enacting Policies To Do That.” According to Politico, ‘We have to prove that being pro-life is not simply about being anti-abortion, and, in our state, we are enacting policies to do exactly that,’ Reeves told host Mike Emanuel, without specifying what policies he meant or how they would be implemented.” [Politico, 7/3/22]
2019: Reeves Was Endorsed By Mississippi Right To Life PAC. According to Mississippi Right To Life, “We would like to congratulate the following candidates on their endorsement: Tate Reeves” [Facebook, Mississippi Right To Life, 7/4/19]
2023: Reeves Was Endorsed By Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America’s Candidate Fund. According to Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, “Today Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America’s Candidate Fund announced its endorsement of Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves for re-election. ‘When we think of bold pro-life leadership in the Dobbs era, we think of Tate Reeves. Governor Reeves works tirelessly to protect babies and serve mothers in Mississippi, setting an outstanding example for the entire nation,’ said Hon. Marilyn Musgrave, SBA Pro-Life America’s vice president of government affairs. ‘Reeves doesn’t just talk about having pro-life values, he takes action. He has proven his courage during the most pivotal moment for life in our nation in half a century, when the people’s right to protect the unborn was restored. In just these few short years he has been a champion for the most vulnerable children, including those with Down syndrome, and for empowering families. Recently he signed eight new pro-life safety net measures into law to support foster care, improve the adoption process, and provide aid to moms and babies. We proudly stand with Governor Reeves and urge the people of Mississippi to re-elect him to see the cause of life advance even further in his next four years.’ [Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, 6/23/23]