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Biden Campaign Memo Claims Florida Is “Winnable” Though Polls Say Otherwise
The campaign took note of a six-week abortion ban in the state, as well as an initiative appearing on the fall ballot.

FL Supreme Court Lets 6-Week Ban Stand But Upholds Ballot Initiative on Abortion
The ballot initiative requires a 60 percent threshold to protect abortion rights up to fetal viability.

Texas Woman Sues Prosecutors Over Murder Charge for Abortion
The lawsuit cites “deprivation of liberty, reputational harm, public humiliation, distress, pain, and suffering.”

Fox News Poll Shows Majority of Voters Reject Trump’s 15-Week Abortion Ban
The poll's results come just one week after Trump expressed support for a 15-week national abortion ban.

Marilyn Lands Wins Alabama Special Election Using Abortion Rights Message
“Our legislature must repeal Alabama’s no-exceptions abortion ban,” Lands, a Democrat, said in her victory speech.

Supreme Court Justices Indicate They Probably Won’t Limit Access to Mifepristone
Two conservative justices seemed to give anti-abortion activists a blueprint for challenging the drug in the future.

If Supreme Court Restricts Abortion Pills, Birth Control Could Be Next
Republicans across the country have blocked Democratic efforts to codify the right to use contraception.

Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments Tuesday on FDAÂ Mifepristone Approval Process
Lower courts in the case relied on anonymous internet blog posts and questionable witnesses to formulate their opinions.

Maine Sheriffs’ Association Announced That It Opposes “Shield Law” Bill
“They clearly demonstrate that law enforcement is NEVER on the side of LGBTQ+ people,” Allison Chapman said.

Report Says That a “Medical Ethics Crisis” Is Unfolding in Louisiana
The “constitutional, human rights, public health, and medical ethics crisis” is caused by the state’s abortion ban.