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Reproductive Rights
Mexico’s Supreme Court Rules to Federally Decriminalize Abortion
The ruling represents a shift toward a society “in which the rights of everyone are respected,” one lawmaker said.
Texas Goes After Out-of-State Abortions, Forces Prosecutions of Abortions
Texas is doubling down on its draconian abortion laws — both locally and at the state level.
Few Victims of Forced Sterilization in California Have Received Reparations
Only a fraction of those eligible are believed to have applied for compensation from the state.
Pennsylvania Governor Ends Contract With Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Crisis Center
Pregnancy crisis centers are notorious for fearmongering and peddling false claims about abortion.
Ohio Ballot Board Sued Over Ballot Language of Abortion Rights Amendment
Reproductive rights advocates say deceptive language is a last-ditch effort to confuse voters ahead of November.
All-Male South Carolina Supreme Court Rules in Favor of 6-Week Abortion Ban
The state's highest court ruled against a six-week ban in January, but the state legislature passed a new ban in May.
Volunteers Organize to Save Abortion Clinic From Being Fined “Out of Existence”
Activists say the financial penalties are part of a targeted attack against one of only two clinics in Orlando, Florida.
Resources for Abortion Care Travel Are Drying Up in Southeast as Demand Grows
Some abortion funds report that donations for out-of-state travel for reproductive care has slowed down.
Idaho Professors Sue Over Law That Criminalizes Teaching About Abortion
The professors say the law tramples their First Amendment rights.
Extreme Temperatures Threaten Effectiveness of Pregnancy Tests and Birth Control
“People aren’t thinking about the effects of extremely hot heat for all kinds of medical care,” said one legal expert.