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The '''Mexico City Policy''' prevents government funds from going to supporting foreign [[NGO|non-governmental organizations]] (NGOs) that actively promote or perform abortions in foreign nations.

The '''Mexico City Policy''' prevents government funds from going to supporting foreign [[NGO|non-governmental organizations]] (NGOs) that actively promote or perform abortions in foreign nations.

President [[Ronald Reagan]] instituted this policy in 1984, but [[Democrat]] Presidents have rescinded it when they are in office. [[Mitt Romney]] has promised to reinstate it if he is elected president.

President [[Ronald Reagan]] first instituted this policy in 1984, but [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] Presidents, namely [[Bill Clinton]] and [[Barack Obama]], have rescinded it when they are in office. On January 23, 2017, soon after taking office, [[Donald Trump]] signed an order reinstating the [[Mexico City Policy]], which defunded International Planned Parenthood and other organizations that promote foreign abortions.<ref>LaBarbera, Peter (January 23, 2017). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-trump-signs-order-defunding-international-planned-parenthood-forei BREAKING: Trump signs order defunding International Planned Parenthood, foreign abortions]. ''LifeSite News''. Retrieved January 23, 2017.</ref><ref>Hellman, Jessie (January 23, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/abortion/315652-trump-signs-executive-order-reinstating-global-gag-rule-on Trump reinstates ban on US funds promoting abortion overseas]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved Janaury 23, 2017.</ref>

== References ==

== References ==

*[http://www.frcblog.com/2009/01/what-exactly-is-the-mexico-city-policy/ FRC explanation]

*[http://www.frcblog.com/2009/01/what-exactly-is-the-mexico-city-policy/ FRC explanation]

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