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US Appeals Court Ruling Targets Access to Abortion Medication
“Louisiana’s legal attack on mifepristone shamelessly packaged lies and propaganda," an ACLU senior attorney said.
Despite Ongoing Attacks, Here Are Some Key Wins for the Abortion Rights Movement
The wins show that it’s possible to take back the narrative and ensure access to those who’ve been denied for too long.
Trump Admin Isn’t the First to Push Back on Antiwar Stances From Catholic Church
Reagan, in an attempt to control the energy of the movement against abortion rights, treated the church as an enemy.
Texas Law Seeks to Halt Telehealth Abortions. Providers Say It Won’t Stop Them.
The popularity of telehealth due to its ability to circumvent state bans has made it a target for abortion opponents.
Leonard Leo Doesn’t Need Trump’s Backing to Further His Anti-Abortion Agenda
The co-chairman of the Federalist Society has established a network of attorneys general who will do it for him.
Over 400 People Have Been Charged With “Pregnancy-Related Crimes” Since “Dobbs”
The report from Pregnancy Justice warns that their numbers are likely an undercount.
New York AG Will Defend Her State’s Abortion Shield Laws From Texas Challenge
Letitia James’s intervention increases the likelihood SCOTUS will weigh in on shield laws and telehealth abortions.
New Lawsuit Could Challenge Telehealth Abortion Access Nationwide
The case could end up in front of the Supreme Court — an opportunity that abortion opponents have been waiting for.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down State’s 1849 Abortion Ban
While the court just affirmed the right to abortion in the state, access to such care remains at risk.
States That Have Banned Abortion Are Now Criminalizing Midwives
In March, police arrested a midwife named Maria, marking the first targeted provider arrest under Texas’s abortion ban.