Latter-day Saint leaders urge opposition to Idaho abortion ballot measure

Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have expressed opposition to the Idaho Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act, a ballot initiative scheduled for the November 3 vote. The act seeks to amend state law to establish a right to abortion in Idaho, following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to remove federal protections.

In a letter sent to approximately 1,300 congregations across the state, the church’s U.S. Central Area Presidency encouraged members to “voice their opposition” to the measure. The leadership emphasized that such opposition should be conducted in a “respectful manner” and with “civility in political discourse.”

The church joins other religious groups in Idaho opposing the measure, including the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise. Catholic leaders have previously described the initiative as “radically pro-abortion,” expressing concerns regarding the potential legalization of late-term abortions.