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Texas Supreme Court pauses lower court's order allowing pregnant woman to have an abortion

The Texas Supreme Court has put a hold on a judge's ruling that allowed an abortion for a pregnant woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis.

The court's order came more than 30 hours after the woman received a temporary restraining order preventing Texas from enforcing the state's abortion ban in her case. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

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Texas Supreme Court Rejects Challenge on Exceptions to Abortion Ban

The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state's strict abortion ban despite challenges, highlighting the struggle to expand medical emergency exceptions. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

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Texas Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to State's Abortion Law Over Medical Exceptions

The Texas Supreme Court upheld a restrictive abortion ban despite concerns over clarity and exceptions for pregnancy complications. [ more ]

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Texas Supreme Court pauses lower court's order allowing pregnant woman to have an abortion

The Texas Supreme Court has put a hold on a judge's ruling that allowed an abortion for a pregnant woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis.

The court's order came more than 30 hours after the woman received a temporary restraining order preventing Texas from enforcing the state's abortion ban in her case. [ more ]

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Arizona's high court is allowing the attorney general 90 more days on her abortion ban strategy

Arizona's highest court grants 90-day extension for AG to decide on further legal action regarding the 160-year-old abortion ban. [ more ]

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Law

Arizona house votes to repeal near-total ban on abortion

Arizona House voted to repeal 1864 abortion ban law, facing Republican pressure amidst a battleground state scenario. [ more ]

The Nation

Law

Voters Don't Want 19th-Century Abortion Laws

Abortion ban in Arizona reinstated from 1864 territorial-era law, prohibits abortions from moment of conception.

Criminal sanctions for abortion providers, ban applies in all circumstances including rape and incest, turning Arizona into one of the most anti-abortion states. [ more ]

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Law

What The? Hannity Demands Arizona Repeal Abortion Ban: Get Rid of It!'

The Arizona Supreme Court reinstated an abortion ban from the 1864 law, Democrats have the opportunity to legislate it out.

Former President Trump opposed a nationwide ban on abortion, despite disappointing many anti-abortion advocates. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

2 Arizona Justices Who Reactivated 1864 Anti-Abortion Law Are Up for Re-Election This Fall

Arizona voters can decide on justices' continuation or replacement based on recent abortion ban rulings.

Justices appointed by Republican governors might face removal in the upcoming election due to their stance on abortion laws. [ more ]

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Law

Sister of AZ Supreme Court Judge Slams Abortion Ban Ruling in Scathing Op-Ed, Complete With Incredible Disclaimer

Arizona's Supreme Court upholding an abortion ban from 1864 could lead to political repercussions, potentially swinging the state blue.

The presence of a Civil War-era law criminalizing abortion might increase voter turnout and impact Republican candidates in Arizona's upcoming election. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Law

Arizona's high court is allowing the attorney general 90 more days on her abortion ban strategy

Arizona's highest court grants 90-day extension for AG to decide on further legal action regarding the 160-year-old abortion ban. [ more ]

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Law

Arizona house votes to repeal near-total ban on abortion

Arizona House voted to repeal 1864 abortion ban law, facing Republican pressure amidst a battleground state scenario. [ more ]

The Nation

Law

Voters Don't Want 19th-Century Abortion Laws

Abortion ban in Arizona reinstated from 1864 territorial-era law, prohibits abortions from moment of conception.

Criminal sanctions for abortion providers, ban applies in all circumstances including rape and incest, turning Arizona into one of the most anti-abortion states. [ more ]

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Law

What The? Hannity Demands Arizona Repeal Abortion Ban: Get Rid of It!'

The Arizona Supreme Court reinstated an abortion ban from the 1864 law, Democrats have the opportunity to legislate it out.

Former President Trump opposed a nationwide ban on abortion, despite disappointing many anti-abortion advocates. [ more ]

Truthout

Left-wing politics

2 Arizona Justices Who Reactivated 1864 Anti-Abortion Law Are Up for Re-Election This Fall

Arizona voters can decide on justices' continuation or replacement based on recent abortion ban rulings.

Justices appointed by Republican governors might face removal in the upcoming election due to their stance on abortion laws. [ more ]

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Law

Sister of AZ Supreme Court Judge Slams Abortion Ban Ruling in Scathing Op-Ed, Complete With Incredible Disclaimer

Arizona's Supreme Court upholding an abortion ban from 1864 could lead to political repercussions, potentially swinging the state blue.

The presence of a Civil War-era law criminalizing abortion might increase voter turnout and impact Republican candidates in Arizona's upcoming election. [ more ]

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Health

Missouri Axes Medicaid Funds for Planned Parenthood

'Defunding' Planned Parenthood is about power and control, restricting access to essential healthcare services for low-income individuals. [ more ]

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Health

Women are scared and angry:' The reality of the Florida's new six-week abortion law sets in

Florida's new six-week abortion ban leads to women being turned away, forced to seek care out of state. [ more ]

Truthout

Health

Missouri Axes Medicaid Funds for Planned Parenthood

'Defunding' Planned Parenthood is about power and control, restricting access to essential healthcare services for low-income individuals. [ more ]

www.sun-sentinel.com

Health

Women are scared and angry:' The reality of the Florida's new six-week abortion law sets in

Florida's new six-week abortion ban leads to women being turned away, forced to seek care out of state. [ more ]

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#legislation

Fast Company

Law

Arizona's governor signs the repeal of an 1864 abortion law. Here's what's next

The repeal of a Civil War-era abortion ban in Arizona marks a historic moment and a step forward for reproductive rights advocates. [ more ]

Fast Company

Law

GOP-led Arizona Senate secures enough votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Democrats secure votes to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban in Arizona Senate. [ more ]

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Law

Arizona lawmakers vote by a narrow margin to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban

The Arizona Senate voted to repeal a Civil War-era ban on abortion after a court ruling revived it, amidst uncertainty due to delayed effective date. [ more ]

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2 days ago

Women

Brazil: Thousands protest bill tightening abortion ban DW 06/16/2024

Thousands of women in Brazil protested against a bill tightening the country's abortion ban, which would classify abortions after 22 weeks as homicide. [ more ]

Fast Company

Law

Arizona's governor signs the repeal of an 1864 abortion law. Here's what's next

The repeal of a Civil War-era abortion ban in Arizona marks a historic moment and a step forward for reproductive rights advocates. [ more ]

Fast Company

Law

GOP-led Arizona Senate secures enough votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Democrats secure votes to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban in Arizona Senate. [ more ]

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Law

Arizona lawmakers vote by a narrow margin to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban

The Arizona Senate voted to repeal a Civil War-era ban on abortion after a court ruling revived it, amidst uncertainty due to delayed effective date. [ more ]

www.dw.com

2 days ago

Women

Brazil: Thousands protest bill tightening abortion ban DW 06/16/2024

Thousands of women in Brazil protested against a bill tightening the country's abortion ban, which would classify abortions after 22 weeks as homicide. [ more ]

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Law

Opinion | MAGA Is Demoting the Pro-Life Forces It Once Coddled

Lake's town hall event at ASU showcased her flip-flopping on key issues and controversial statements, emphasizing electability over clear stances. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Kamala Harris expected to blame Trump as architect' of abortion ban crisis in Arizona visit live

Kari Lake switches stance on Arizona abortion ban amidst US Senate candidacy. [ more ]

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Law

Kari Lake Backs G.O.P. Effort to Drop 1864 Abortion Law in Favor of 15-Week Ban

Arizona Republicans, including Kari Lake, are seeking to overturn a 160-year-old state law banning nearly all abortions due to a recent court ruling upholding it. [ more ]

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Law

Kari Lake Called Arizona's Abortion Ban a Great Law,' but Now She Denounces It

Kari Lake denounced Arizona's abortion ban despite previous enthusiastic support.

Contradictory statements by Lake on the 1864 law highlight potential shifts in political positioning. [ more ]

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Law

Opinion | MAGA Is Demoting the Pro-Life Forces It Once Coddled

Lake's town hall event at ASU showcased her flip-flopping on key issues and controversial statements, emphasizing electability over clear stances. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Left-wing politics

Kamala Harris expected to blame Trump as architect' of abortion ban crisis in Arizona visit live

Kari Lake switches stance on Arizona abortion ban amidst US Senate candidacy. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Law

Kari Lake Backs G.O.P. Effort to Drop 1864 Abortion Law in Favor of 15-Week Ban

Arizona Republicans, including Kari Lake, are seeking to overturn a 160-year-old state law banning nearly all abortions due to a recent court ruling upholding it. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Law

Kari Lake Called Arizona's Abortion Ban a Great Law,' but Now She Denounces It

Kari Lake denounced Arizona's abortion ban despite previous enthusiastic support.

Contradictory statements by Lake on the 1864 law highlight potential shifts in political positioning. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

In Florida, Harris Looks to Make Trump the Face of the State's Abortion Ban

Vice President Kamala Harris criticized former President Donald Trump's stance on abortion, warning of more bans and suffering under a potential second Trump term. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Trump Reportedly Favors Nationwide Abortion Ban, Despite Previous Claims

Trump privately supports a nationwide abortion ban, despite publicly opposing abortion bans.

Experts suggest that Trump's support for a 16-week ban may be a tactic to seem more moderate on the issue. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US Elections

Trump Privately Favors a 16-Week Abortion Ban

Donald Trump is considering a 16-week national abortion ban with three exceptions.

Trump wants to avoid publicly discussing his views on abortion until after the Republican presidential primary contest. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

In Florida, Harris Looks to Make Trump the Face of the State's Abortion Ban

Vice President Kamala Harris criticized former President Donald Trump's stance on abortion, warning of more bans and suffering under a potential second Trump term. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Trump Reportedly Favors Nationwide Abortion Ban, Despite Previous Claims

Trump privately supports a nationwide abortion ban, despite publicly opposing abortion bans.

Experts suggest that Trump's support for a 16-week ban may be a tactic to seem more moderate on the issue. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US Elections

Trump Privately Favors a 16-Week Abortion Ban

Donald Trump is considering a 16-week national abortion ban with three exceptions.

Trump wants to avoid publicly discussing his views on abortion until after the Republican presidential primary contest. [ more ]

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Women

Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect

Florida's ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy limits women's access to necessary healthcare. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Law

The Six-Week Abortion Ban in Florida Is Only the Beginning

Florida's six-week abortion ban will significantly limit access, forcing patients to seek services in other states.

The six-week ban may be a precursor to laws establishing fetal personhood, impacting IVF and contraceptives.

The idea of a six-week ban was conceived by Janet Folger Porter to challenge reproductive rights and promote fetal personhood. [ more ]

www.orlandosentinel.com

Health

Doctors race against Florida's six-week abortion ban

Providers in Florida are rushing to perform abortions before the six-week ban goes into effect, creating a challenging situation for both patients and clinics. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

A near-total ban on abortion has supercharged the political dynamics of Arizona, a key swing state

Arizona's near-total abortion ban has turned the state into a crucial battleground for the 2024 U.S. presidential election. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Law

Arizona Reinstated a 160-Year-Old Abortion Ban

Arizona's highest court ruled to enforce a 1864 abortion ban law

The law prohibits abortion from conception with exceptions only to save the mother's life. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Law

US: Arizona to enforce 19th century abortion ban DW 04/09/2024

Arizona's 1864 abortion law allows for no exceptions for rape or incest, only permitting abortion in cases of danger to the mother's life.

Arizona Supreme Court's ruling allows for the prosecution of doctors performing abortions, aligning with a national trend of enforcing old abortion bans post the overturning of Roe v. Wade. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Women

Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect

Florida's ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy limits women's access to necessary healthcare. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Law

The Six-Week Abortion Ban in Florida Is Only the Beginning

Florida's six-week abortion ban will significantly limit access, forcing patients to seek services in other states.

The six-week ban may be a precursor to laws establishing fetal personhood, impacting IVF and contraceptives.

The idea of a six-week ban was conceived by Janet Folger Porter to challenge reproductive rights and promote fetal personhood. [ more ]

www.orlandosentinel.com

Health

Doctors race against Florida's six-week abortion ban

Providers in Florida are rushing to perform abortions before the six-week ban goes into effect, creating a challenging situation for both patients and clinics. [ more ]

www.bostonherald.com

Left-wing politics

A near-total ban on abortion has supercharged the political dynamics of Arizona, a key swing state

Arizona's near-total abortion ban has turned the state into a crucial battleground for the 2024 U.S. presidential election. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Law

Arizona Reinstated a 160-Year-Old Abortion Ban

Arizona's highest court ruled to enforce a 1864 abortion ban law

The law prohibits abortion from conception with exceptions only to save the mother's life. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Law

US: Arizona to enforce 19th century abortion ban DW 04/09/2024

Arizona's 1864 abortion law allows for no exceptions for rape or incest, only permitting abortion in cases of danger to the mother's life.

Arizona Supreme Court's ruling allows for the prosecution of doctors performing abortions, aligning with a national trend of enforcing old abortion bans post the overturning of Roe v. Wade. [ more ]

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Law

Arizona Legislature Will Consider Repeal of 1864 Abortion Law

Arizona lawmakers are considering repealing a historic abortion ban that sparked controversy and political rifts in the state. [ more ]

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Medicine

Abortion Advocates Criticize Proposed Texas Medical Board Guidance

Doctors in Texas may face added requirements when performing abortions, potentially discouraging them from providing necessary care. [ more ]

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Law

5 Takeaways From the Supreme Court Arguments on Idaho's Abortion Ban

The case before the Supreme Court questions Idaho's near-total abortion ban violating federal law on emergency care, potentially affecting multiple states and raising broader legal implications. [ more ]

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PHOTOS: Demonstrators Gather Outside the Supreme Court as It Hears Arguments on Emergency Abortion Case - Washingtonian

The US Supreme Court is hearing a case to decide if a federal law supersedes Idaho's abortion ban. [ more ]

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Medicine

Why the EMTALA SCOTUS Case Is One of the Most Infuriating Since Dobbs

The Supreme Court to hear a case on Idaho's near-total abortion ban and its conflict with federal law on emergency care. [ more ]

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PHOTOS: Demonstrators Gather Outside the Supreme Court as It Hears Arguments on Emergency Abortion Case - Washingtonian

The US Supreme Court is hearing a case to decide if a federal law supersedes Idaho's abortion ban. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Medicine

Why the EMTALA SCOTUS Case Is One of the Most Infuriating Since Dobbs

The Supreme Court to hear a case on Idaho's near-total abortion ban and its conflict with federal law on emergency care. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Supreme Court hears case about emergency abortion care

The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to Idaho's abortion ban in medical emergencies, part of ongoing fallout from reversing Roe v. Wade. [ more ]

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Medicine

Pitting patients against physicians': doctors brace for US supreme court verdict on emergency abortions

Fetal maternal medicine specialist in Idaho faced challenges due to state's strict abortion ban but briefly provided abortions in emergencies under a federal law known as Emtala. [ more ]

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Law

The Supreme Court Allows Idaho to Block Emergency Abortions

Idaho can enforce its total abortion ban, even in cases where it's necessary to save a pregnant person's life.

The Supreme Court will hear the case against Idaho's abortion law in full in April. [ more ]

New York Post

Law

Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce emergency room abortion ban

The Supreme Court has allowed Idaho to enforce its abortion ban while it reviews whether doctors can use the procedure in emergency situations.

The Biden administration had argued that doctors must comply with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) and provide abortion as necessary to stabilize a patient. [ more ]

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Law

The Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies

The Supreme Court has allowed Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, including in medical emergencies, while a legal fight continues.

The Biden administration argues that federal law requires hospitals to provide emergency care, including abortion, regardless of state laws banning abortion. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Supreme Court hears case about emergency abortion care

The Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to Idaho's abortion ban in medical emergencies, part of ongoing fallout from reversing Roe v. Wade. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Medicine

Pitting patients against physicians': doctors brace for US supreme court verdict on emergency abortions

Fetal maternal medicine specialist in Idaho faced challenges due to state's strict abortion ban but briefly provided abortions in emergencies under a federal law known as Emtala. [ more ]

Jezebel

Law

The Supreme Court Allows Idaho to Block Emergency Abortions

Idaho can enforce its total abortion ban, even in cases where it's necessary to save a pregnant person's life.

The Supreme Court will hear the case against Idaho's abortion law in full in April. [ more ]

New York Post

Law

Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce emergency room abortion ban

The Supreme Court has allowed Idaho to enforce its abortion ban while it reviews whether doctors can use the procedure in emergency situations.

The Biden administration had argued that doctors must comply with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) and provide abortion as necessary to stabilize a patient. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Law

The Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies

The Supreme Court has allowed Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, including in medical emergencies, while a legal fight continues.

The Biden administration argues that federal law requires hospitals to provide emergency care, including abortion, regardless of state laws banning abortion. [ more ]

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Above the Law

Law

Morning Docket: 04.23.24

The article discusses various legal issues including the Trump defense, abortion bans, antitrust regulations, merger efficiency, FTC actions, and law school employment. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Biden to Give Abortion-Focused Speech in Florida, Tying State Ban to Trump

President Biden is expected to condemn Florida's six-week abortion ban in a speech in Tampa, blaming former President Trump for its enactment. [ more ]

Intelligencer

Law

Why Are Republicans Suddenly Sounding So Pro-Choice?

The Supreme Court's decision on abortion is shifting legislative power to voters, leading to controversial moves like enforcing a 19th-century abortion ban in Arizona. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Originalism not sole driver in Supreme Court decisions

Legal battles around nuclear waste storage intensify

Conservative openness to discuss national abortion ban [ more ]

time.com

Law

Supreme Court Allows Idaho to Enforce Its Strict Abortion Ban, Even in Medical Emergencies

The Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, while the legal fight continues.

The court will hear arguments in April and put on hold a lower court ruling that had blocked the Idaho law in hospital emergencies. [ more ]

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Law

SCOTUS Allows Idaho To Enforce Its Strict Abortion Ban During Legal Fight

The Supreme Court has allowed Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies.

The court will hear arguments in April regarding the Idaho law, while a lower court ruling blocking it is put on hold. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Health

Supreme Court allows Idaho abortion ban to be enacted, first such ruling since Dobbs

The US Supreme Court has allowed Idaho's abortion ban to go into effect temporarily and has agreed to hear an appeal in the case.

Idaho's law criminalizes all abortions except in cases where the pregnant woman's life is in danger, which conflicts with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Left-wing politics

Biden to Give Abortion-Focused Speech in Florida, Tying State Ban to Trump

President Biden is expected to condemn Florida's six-week abortion ban in a speech in Tampa, blaming former President Trump for its enactment. [ more ]

Intelligencer

Law

Why Are Republicans Suddenly Sounding So Pro-Choice?

The Supreme Court's decision on abortion is shifting legislative power to voters, leading to controversial moves like enforcing a 19th-century abortion ban in Arizona. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Originalism not sole driver in Supreme Court decisions

Legal battles around nuclear waste storage intensify

Conservative openness to discuss national abortion ban [ more ]

time.com

Law

Supreme Court Allows Idaho to Enforce Its Strict Abortion Ban, Even in Medical Emergencies

The Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, while the legal fight continues.

The court will hear arguments in April and put on hold a lower court ruling that had blocked the Idaho law in hospital emergencies. [ more ]

HuffPost

Law

SCOTUS Allows Idaho To Enforce Its Strict Abortion Ban During Legal Fight

The Supreme Court has allowed Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies.

The court will hear arguments in April regarding the Idaho law, while a lower court ruling blocking it is put on hold. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Health

Supreme Court allows Idaho abortion ban to be enacted, first such ruling since Dobbs

The US Supreme Court has allowed Idaho's abortion ban to go into effect temporarily and has agreed to hear an appeal in the case.

Idaho's law criminalizes all abortions except in cases where the pregnant woman's life is in danger, which conflicts with the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. [ more ]

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Axios

Law

How Arizona's 1864 abortion ban stayed on the books

Arizona has a near-total abortion ban dating back to 1864, which lawmakers have worked to uphold despite its unenforceability after the Roe decision in 1973. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Law

Kari Lake denounces Arizona abortion ban that she once supported

Kari Lake, a US Senate candidate allied with Donald Trump, reversed her support for Arizona's abortion ban, highlighting the disunity within the Republican party. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

Law

Disingenuous': CNN's Keilar Calls Out Hannity For Suggesting Democrats Overturn Arizona Abortion Ban

Host calls on Arizona Democrats to repeal 1864 abortion ban upheld by the state's Supreme Court, citing it as political napalm for Republicans.

CNN's Brianna Keilar points out that Arizona Republicans are the ones keeping the law alive, contrary to Hannity's suggestions for Democrats to act. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Arizona is the new ground zero for the 2024 election

Arizona is at the center of key political conflicts in the 2024 campaign.

The state's reinstated abortion ban and border crisis make it pivotal in determining the next president and Senate control. [ more ]

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Truthout

Left-wing politics

Biden Ad Showcases Woman Who Couldn't Get Medically Necessary Abortion After Trump Ended "Roe"

The campaign ad highlights the impact of Texas's abortion ban post the overturn of Roe v. Wade.

It showcases a couple's story where denial of standard medical care due to restrictive abortion laws led to severe consequences. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Law

You'll Never Guess Which State Court Just Approved Religious Exemptions From Abortion Bans

The Indiana Court of Appeals granted a preliminary injunction to a group of religious plaintiffs against the state's near-total abortion ban.

The plaintiffs argued that the ban violated the state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act by restricting their ability to terminate pregnancies based on sincere religious beliefs. [ more ]

Washington Post

Law

Florida Supreme Court allows one of nation's strictest abortion bans to take effect

Florida's conservative Supreme Court ruled against abortion rights protection in the state's constitution, allowing a strict abortion ban to take effect.

The ruling will have a two-step impact on abortion access in Florida, including triggering a far stricter law banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Biden Ad Showcases Woman Who Couldn't Get Medically Necessary Abortion After Trump Ended "Roe"

The campaign ad highlights the impact of Texas's abortion ban post the overturn of Roe v. Wade.

It showcases a couple's story where denial of standard medical care due to restrictive abortion laws led to severe consequences. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Law

You'll Never Guess Which State Court Just Approved Religious Exemptions From Abortion Bans

The Indiana Court of Appeals granted a preliminary injunction to a group of religious plaintiffs against the state's near-total abortion ban.

The plaintiffs argued that the ban violated the state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act by restricting their ability to terminate pregnancies based on sincere religious beliefs. [ more ]

Washington Post

Law

Florida Supreme Court allows one of nation's strictest abortion bans to take effect

Florida's conservative Supreme Court ruled against abortion rights protection in the state's constitution, allowing a strict abortion ban to take effect.

The ruling will have a two-step impact on abortion access in Florida, including triggering a far stricter law banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. [ more ]

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Law

Florida Supreme Court Allows DeSantis' 6-Week Abortion Ban to Stand But Also Approves Abortion Access Ballot Amendment

Florida's 6-week abortion ban upheld with limited exceptions for rape and incest.

Florida Supreme Court allows state constitutional amendments on abortion access and recreational marijuana. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US politics

Trump Indicates He Would Back a 15-Week Federal Abortion Ban

Trump backs 15-week abortion ban with exceptions for rape, incest, and emergencies

Such bans are broadly unpopular, despite some Republicans supporting them [ more ]

www.france24.com

Health

Louisiana's strict abortion ban threatening women's healthcare in US state

Louisiana's abortion ban leading to denial of women's reproductive health care

Negative impact on prenatal care due to the abortion ban [ more ]

Truthout

Left-wing politics

Missouri GOP Blocks Abortion Exceptions, Goes After Planned Parenthood

The Missouri Senate blocked an amendment to the state's abortion ban that would have allowed exceptions in cases of rape and incest.

Missouri has a high rate of maternal and infant mortality, despite many maternal deaths being preventable. [ more ]

www.npr.org

US news

Tennessee law denied Allie Phillips an abortion. So she's now running for office

Allie Phillips ran for Tennessee's District 75 after facing challenges during her pregnancy.

Phillips had to go out of state for a procedure due to Tennessee's near-total abortion ban. [ more ]

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Law

Judge Says North Dakota Can Prosecute Doctors for Emergency Abortions-for Now

North Dakota judge allows state to enforce restrictive abortion ban even in medical emergencies.

Center for Reproductive Rights' request for injunction denied, but lawsuit against state ongoing. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Europe politics

Poland seeks to ease access to 'morning after' pill DW 01/24/2024

Poland's new ruling coalition is planning to relax the restrictive measures on access to emergency contraception.

Prime Minister Donald Tusk seeks to undo the prescription-only policy and make the morning-after pill available without prescription for women over 15 years old. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Supreme Court Upholds Idaho Law Jailing Doctors Who Provide Abortions

Idaho's near-total abortion ban has been reinstated by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Performing or attempting to perform an abortion in Idaho is now a crime unless it is necessary to prevent the death of the woman or if the pregnancy was a result of rape or incest. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Law

Supreme Court Reinstates Idaho's Strict Abortion Ban for Now

The Supreme Court has temporarily reinstated Idaho's near-total ban on abortions, which had been partially blocked by a federal trial judge.

The court has also agreed to hear an appeal in the case, with arguments scheduled for April. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Birth Rates Increased in First Six Months of 2023 Because of Abortions Bans

Abortion bans in certain states have led to an increase in births.

Women are traveling out of state for abortion care due to restrictions. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

18 Months After "Dobbs," Here's How Abortion Providers and Activists See Things

Despite abortion bans, clinics in some states have pivoted to provide essential reproductive health services

New clinics have opened in states where abortion remains legal [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Law

State supreme court dismisses Ohio's effort to enforce abortion ban

The Ohio Supreme Court has dismissed the state's challenge to a judge's order blocking enforcement of Ohio's near ban on abortions.

The case will now return to the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court, where abortion clinics have asked to throw out the law following voters' decision to approve enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution. [ more ]

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