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Trump Wants to “Defund” Planned Parenthood — This SCOTUS Case May Help Him Do It
The court will consider a South Carolina policy preventing people from using Medicaid at clinics that provide abortions.
NY Shield Law Stops Texas Judgment From Being Enforced Against Abortion Provider
“New York’s shield law was created to protect patients and providers,” said New York Attorney General Letitia James.
With Arrest of Midwife, Texas Escalates Chilling Reproductive Rights Crackdown
The near-total abortion ban in Texas has already been deadly. A criminalizing crackdown will make mortality rates worse.
Puerto Rico Faces New Threats to Abortion Rights
Abortion is legal on the island, but a new wave of anti-abortion advocates are pushing restrictions, with some success.
Texas Files Criminal Charges Against Midwife Who Allegedly Offered Abortion Care
Houston-area midwife Maria Margarita Rojas is the first person to be criminally charged under the state's abortion ban.
Experts Warn TX Bill Targeting Online Abortion Pills Will Have Widespread Impact
The measure may be the most meaningful attempt this year to block the ordering and mailing of abortion medications.
Montana Judge Rules Medicaid Recipients Have Protected Access to Abortion
Restrictions blocking Medicaid recipients from abortion services violate the state constitution, the judge ruled.
Trump’s DOJ Moves to Dismiss Idaho Emergency Abortion Case
Dismissing the case “will leave the health and lives of pregnant Idahoans hanging in the balance,” said an ACLU officer.
Bill Would Let Missourians Give to Anti-Abortion Centers Instead of Paying Taxes
Missouri is among the national leaders in per capita spending on such centers, even before tax credits are factored in.
Rates of Sepsis Soared After Texas Banned Abortion
Life-threatening complications for people experiencing miscarriage shot up under the ban.
Missouri Clinics Resume Abortions After Judge Strikes Restrictions
“Today’s decision is a triumph for all Missourians,” the president of Planned Parenthood Great Plains said.
Abortion Laws Are Eroding Trust Between Mental Health Providers and Clients
As a resident of Texas, one woman was too scared to tell her therapist about her abortion because of the state’s laws.
2 States Target NY Doctor for Mailing Abortion Pills. Here’s What’s Next.
The cases will test the relatively new shield law infrastructure and the health care model it has enabled.