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How the US Supreme Court Became an Arm of the Republican Party
The court is making decisions based on the GOP platform, not the Constitution, says legal scholar Khiara M. Bridges.
Texas Is Suing Planned Parenthood for $1.8B Over $17M in Medicaid Payments
The case is being heard by a far right judge who recently ruled to shut down access to abortion drug mifepristone.
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.
Supreme Court Abortion Ruling Still Deeply Unpopular Across US, Poll Finds
Half of people surveyed said they “strongly” disagree with the decision.
Ohio Voters Reject GOP Ballot Measure Aimed at Undermining Abortion Rights Vote
Advocates will now face less hurdles as they push for a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights in Ohio.
Trump-Appointed Judge Orders Airline Lawyers to Take “Religious Liberty” Course
A Texas judge ordered Southwest Airlines lawyers to take a “training” by ADF, a notorious far right Christian group.
Analysis Shows Republicans Have Ramped Up Efforts to Curtail Ballot Initiatives
GOP lawmakers “have become increasingly hostile to the ballot measure process,” the Democracy Docket analysis noted.
Texas Judge Rules Some Bans on Abortion in State Are Unconstitutional
Texas's restrictive abortion bans are “inconsistent with the rights afforded to pregnant people,” the judge ruled.
Post-“Roe,” It’s More Important Than Ever We Still Fight for Procedural Abortion
Procedural abortion is basic reproductive health care that is safe, immediate and viable even past the first trimester.