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GLOBAL GAG ORDER

The Global Gag Order or also known as the “Mexico City policy”, is in accordance with the Helms Amendment of 1973. The order bans foreign aid from the United States to be directed to any non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that provide any services relating to abortions. The aid, totaling an estimated $9.5 billion, would have gone to 60 low and middle-income nations. [14] In 1984 the Global Gag Order was first placed by former President Regan and remained active through former President Bush. In 1993 when former President Clinton took office the order was rescinded until 2001. Former President George W. Bush placed the order back into effect until his presidency was over in 2009. Then when former President Obama took office the order was once again rescinded until 2017. On Jan 23, 2017 President Donald Trump, signed an executive order implementing the order once again.