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Reproductive Rights

Missouri Voters Could Undo State’s Abortion Ban — But Access May Remain Limited
Onerous regulations on health care providers effectively prevented clinics from offering abortions even before the ban.

Biden Administration Proposes Historic Expansion of ACA’s Contraception Coverage
The rule would eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for most birth control under the Affordable Care Act.

Opponents of Missouri Abortion Rights Amendment Launch Campaign of Transphobia
The campaign aims to confuse voters and build a broader base against the amendment with anti-trans messaging.

Group Sues Florida Over Harassment of TV Stations Airing Abortion Rights Ad
“The state is attempting to censor core political speech,” the lawsuit alleges.

Owners of NFL Team Give $300K to Group Against Missouri Abortion Ballot Measure
The group is running misleading ads about the amendment, which will be put to a referendum vote this November.

DeSantis Administration Threatens News Station for Airing Abortion Amendment Ad
The ad highlights how Florida's anti-abortion statute restricts abortion even in cases where a person's life is at risk.

Supreme Court Blocks Biden’s Emergency Abortion Care Rule in Texas
The Supreme Court’s denial of a writ of certiorari for the case did not include an explanation.

Critics Question If Melania Trump’s Stance on Abortion Is to Help Donald Trump
One critic called the announcement “an obvious political ploy to moderate Trump’s image” on abortion.

Over 200 Pregnant People Have Faced Criminal Charges Since the Fall of “Roe”
A new report finds abortion restrictions have led to increased surveillance and criminalization of pregnant people.

Judge Strikes Down Georgia Abortion Ban After 2 Women Die Unable to Access Care
While Georgia quickly appealed the decision, providers now have a legal respite to offer abortion care after six weeks.