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Reproductive Rights
Abortion Bans Could Exacerbate the US’s Already High Rate of Preterm Births
States that restrict abortion have fewer maternal care providers than states with abortion access.
Texas Judge Sought to Hide Abortion Pill Hearing From Public to Prevent Protests
The highly unusual move is the latest in far right judges’ current streak of judicial activism.
Texas Women Sued for Wrongful Death for Allegedly Helping Friend Obtain Abortion
A man is suing women he alleges got his ex-wife abortion medication, the first case of its kind since the fall of Roe.
CO Dems Introduce Bills That Would Protect Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care
If passed, the bills would expand access to targeted health care and protect out-of-state patients from prosecution.
Michigan Legislature Passes Bill Repealing Parts of 1931 Anti-Abortion Law
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign the bill into law later this month.
California Will End $54M Walgreens Deal After Company Curbed Abortion Pill Sales
Walgreens is restricting sales of abortion medication even in states where the procedure is legal.
Florida’s Proposed 6-Week Abortion Ban Could Threaten Access for Entire South
Since “Roe” was overturned, the Sunshine State has emerged as a haven for people in the South seeking abortion.
5 Texas Women Sue State, Saying Abortion Ban Nearly Killed Them
"Because of the law, I very nearly died," one of the women in the lawsuit said.
Washington State Lawmakers Push Bills to Protect Out-of-State Abortion Seekers
The bills seek to combat "creative and aggressive" actions by other states to restrict abortion access.
Walgreens Restricting Abortion Pill Sales Due to Coordinated GOP Threat
The move is the latest example of the vast chilling effect of abortion bans, even in states where abortion is legal.