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Abortion
MO Senate Proposes Bill That Would Allow Murder Charges for Getting an Abortion
The bill does not explicitly mention whether it would criminalize out-of-state travel for abortion care.
Idaho’s “Abortion Trafficking” Law Takes Effect
The law effectively criminalizes medical care legally obtained in neighboring states.
The War on Terror Has Not Waned. It’s Used Against Black and Brown Communities.
A network of 80 surveillance-oriented “fusion centers” around the U.S. are eroding our privacy and civil rights.
Advocates Organize to Enshrine Abortion Protections in Florida’s Constitution
New restrictions on citizen-led ballot initiatives levied by the GOP-controlled legislature exacerbates the time crunch.
“It Was Dehumanizing,” Says Woman Who Was Illegally Denied Emergency Abortion
“It was terrifying,” said a woman who was denied an abortion. “It was horrible not to get the care to save your life.”
Montana Passes Mixed Bag of Significant Policy Changes in Controversial Session
Some, like the Medicaid reimbursement hikes, were greeted with cheers. Others, with threats of legal challenges.
How South Carolina Ended Up With an All-Male Supreme Court
After the state supreme court struck down an abortion ban, legislators chose a man to replace its only female justice.
TX House OKs Bill to Remove Officials Who Refuse to Prosecute Abortion Providers
The bill aims to force left-leaning prosecutors to prosecute abortions — or risk being replaced by an Abbott appointee.
Oklahoma Woman’s Experience Illustrates What Abortion Bans Really Look Like
Doctors were reluctant to treat Jaci Statton due to three separate anti-abortion laws that are in effect in the state.
Republicans Attack Abortion Rights Ballot Initiatives in Several States
At least 139 bills that would impact the ballot initiative process have been introduced in state legislatures this year.