William Saunders calls on Americans to ‘stand up to the Chinese Communist Party’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP-6jgjpVFA&t=27s Alpha News — September 11, 2026 William Saunders discusses the story of Chen Guangcheng, the blind Chinese activist known as the “Barefoot Lawyer,” who fought against forced abortions and other human-rights abuses under the Chinese Communist Party. Saunders warns that CCP influence extends beyond China and encourages Americans to defend human rights, religious freedom, free speech, and the rule of law. He argues that protecting vulnerable human lives and standing against authoritarian influence are essential to preserving freedom.
Chen Guangcheng spoke at a protest during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Visit to the United States
On Thursday September 24, Center for Human Rights Fellow Chen Guangcheng spoke at a protest during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States. At this event, Guangcheng highlighted the disappearances of several Chinese human rights activists, particularly Gao Zhisheng, who has been missing for over nine years. This rally involved additional Center for Human Rights Fellows, including Rob Destro who also gave an address and Dr. Sen Nieh, who was one of the organizers. To read more about the event, click here.
National Catholic Prayer Breakfast Features Addresses from William Saunders, Speaker Johnson, and Apostolic Blessing
William Saunders, director of the Center, spoke at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on March 19, whose theme was the Catholic contribution to America on the 250 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Pope Leo sent a letter to the participants, which was read by Archbishop Joseph Nauuman of Kansas City. President Trump also sent a letter. Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, also delivered remarks.
Coalition Letter Signed By Saunders Advocates Elevating Religious Freedom In the G20
On January 9, the Religion 20 (R20) Coalition Letter, signed by Dr. William Saunders, was sent to President Trump. It urged the president to recognize the Religion 20 (R20) Summit as a main event of America’s G20 Presidency this year. The letter, signed by 82 distinguished religious leaders, scholars, and foreign policy experts, argues that the Religion 20 Coalition brings together influential religious leaders from major traditions of faith to advance international religious freedom, counter violent extremism, and promote human dignity and security at no financial cost, and builds upon the Abrahamic Accords. The letter itself can be read here.
William Saunders: Overturning Of Roe V. Wade Saves Lives and Teaches That Abortion Is Negation Of Human Rights
Original Article “In communism, people were just something to be used to get to the communist utopia. Then I saw that the abortion is just another way in which you use people,” says Professor Saunders. Professor William L. Saunders is an American pro-life human rights lawyer and Chair Emeritus of the Religious Liberties Practice Group of the Federalist Society – an organization of which five of the current nine members of the US Supreme Court are or were members of. We spoke about how he became pro-life, what was the role of John Paul II in it and what does communism have in common with abortions. But most importantly, we talked about how, after fifty years, it was possible for
Anti-CCP Slogans Appear on the Streets of Henan
Recently, on the streets of Suiping County, Zhumadian City, Henan Province, multiple shocking slogans appeared: “Eliminate the Communist Party, Down with Xi Pig-Head (Xi Jinping)” “Return freedom of speech (back to the people), stop internet censorship” At the same time, a big-character poster titled “Book of Awakening to the Truth” was pasted up, attracting passersby to stop and look. This is no longer an isolated incident — from the Northeast to Central China, more people are expressing their anger and awakening through anonymous means.