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SCOTUS Asked to Find Texas Abortion Ban Unconstitutional as GOP States Copy Bill
The request from health care providers comes after a Florida Republican filed a copycat bill.
Collins Says She’s Pro-Choice — But Won’t Back Bill to Protect Abortion Rights
Supporters of abortion rights find it hard to believe Sen. Susan Collins's claims of being "pro-choice."
Florida Republican Proposes Texas-Style Anti-Abortion Law
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has described the Texas law as an "interesting" way to block abortion access.
Most Americans Want “Roe v. Wade” to Remain Intact, New Poll Finds
More than 8 in 10 Americans oppose Texas's provision letting people sue abortion providers for $10,000 rewards.
Justice Department Fights Back Against Texas Anti-Abortion Law
Vigilantes urged to sue abortion providers are really “state actors” engaged in unconstitutional conduct, the DOJ says.
Texas Abortion Ban Architect Takes Aim at LGBTQ Rights, Urges Reversal of Roe
A legal brief takes aim at the 2015 marriage equality case and 2003 case that overturned homophobic state sodomy laws.
Yom Kippur Is About Rejecting the Status Quo — and Vowing to Change It
On Yom Kippur, let’s vow to work toward abolishing white supremacy and misogyny.
Supreme Court Approval Hits Historic Low Over Failure to Stop TX Abortion Ban
Two-thirds of respondents also said they support the 1973 "Roe v. Wade" decision granting the right to have an abortion.
DOJ Asks Federal Judge to Block Enforcement of Texas Abortion Law
The injunction is necessary "to protect the constitutional rights" of those seeking abortion services, the DOJ said.
Barrett Says Supreme Court Isn’t Full of “Partisan Hacks” as It Guts “Roe”
Justice Barrett's statements are ironic considering the highly politicized circumstances of her nomination to the Court.