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Reproductive Rights

Woman Suing Over Texas Abortion Ban Vomits on Stand Recounting Baby’s Death
Samantha Casiano was denied an abortion after learning her baby had a fatal condition.

TV Ad in Ohio Tries to Scare Voters With Drag Queens to Thwart Abortion Rights
“Transphobia is a threat to democracy,” says communications strategist at the ACLU.

Senator: Republicans Will “100 Percent” Pass Abortion Ban If They Win Congress
Republicans have already been shoving anti-abortion provisions into a wide swath of bills.

Iowa Judge Blocks Newly Passed 6-Week Abortion Ban
"The current state of the law" protecting most abortion rights "remains, at least for the time being," the judge said.

Since “Dobbs” Ruling, Native People Face a Web of Obstacles to Reproductive Care
In addition to external constraints, many tribal governments appear reluctant to actively fight for abortion access.

The Abortion Justice Act Is the Reproductive Rights Legislation the US Needs
While the act may have little chance of passage, it's a message to those who need an abortion that they are not alone.

Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Tackle Stillbirth Crisis
Research shows as many as 1 in 4 stillbirths may be preventable.

Groups File Lawsuit to Block Newly Passed 6-Week Abortion Ban in Iowa
"This law is deeply cruel and callously puts the lives and health of Iowans at risk," a spokesperson for the ACLU said.

For First Time Ever, FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
The pill's readiness and pricing will be determined by its manufacturer, the FDA said in a statement.

Poll: 1 in 10 Americans Know Someone Who Couldn’t Get Abortion Where They Lived
Since the "Dobbs" decision last year, 12 states have passed near-total abortion bans.