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Anthony Pro-Life America (SBA Pro-Life America) alleges the American Forge Coalition, a nonprofit with undisclosed donors, is sending misleading mailers to voters.","SBA Pro-Life America claims the mailers distort candidates' records on abortion, including one targeting House candidate Laurie Buckhout with the assertion she would permit abortions up until birth.","The American Forge Coalition's stated policy planks include 'American jobs first,' 'secure the border,' and 'hands off our towns.'","Republican Rep. Mike Lawler stated his campaign was targeted by the American Forge Coalition, and the Justice Department referred the group to the FBI."]},{"type":"paragraph","text":"A pro-life advocacy group has accused a nonprofit organisation of sending misleading mailers to voters. Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America (SBA Pro-Life America) alleges that the American Forge Coalition, a tax-exempt nonprofit with undisclosed donors, is attempting to trick voters by distorting candidates' records on abortion."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"SBA Pro-Life America claims the American Forge Coalition sent a mailer targeting House candidate Laurie Buckhout, stating she would permit abortions up until birth. The pro-life group asserts that Buckhout is the only pro-life candidate in her race. The American Forge Coalition's website lists its policy planks as 'American jobs first,' 'secure the border,' and 'hands off our towns.'"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Republican New York Rep. Mike Lawler stated that his campaign was also targeted by the American Forge Coalition through mailers and texts. Lawler said the Justice Department referred the group to the FBI, and reports indicate federal authorities are investigating the matter as a voter suppression effort."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on Laurie Buckhout's stance"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America states that Laurie Buckhout is the only pro-life candidate in her race. The American Forge Coalition's mailer, as reported by SBA Pro-Life America, claimed Buckhout would permit abortions up until birth. However, reports also note that Buckhout stated in 2024 she is personally pro-life but believes abortion should be a state issue, and her campaign website does not appear to include a position on abortion."},{"type":"heading","text":"What the coverage left out"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"None of the right-rated reports mention the American Forge Coalition's website address or any filings with the Federal Election Commission. 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