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#abortion-restrictions

Abortion Bans and Divorce Restrictions Are Dangerous Combo for Pregnant People

States with abortion restrictions have higher rates of peripartum homicide, emphasizing the link between reproductive rights, domestic violence, and gun violence. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Kamala Harris, Traveling to Arizona, Will Slam Trump Over Abortion

Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes former President Donald Trump for abortion restrictions in Arizona, attributing bans to his policies. [ more ]

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The US war on reproductive rights should concern women everywhere

Women's reproductive rights are being restricted in the US, setting a concerning precedent globally.

US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, leading to severe abortion restrictions in multiple states. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

2 months ago

California

California governor launches ads to fight abortion travel bans

California Gov. Gavin Newsom launches campaign against out-of-state abortion bans

Several Republican-controlled states proposing restrictive abortion laws [ more ]

The Nation

5 months ago

We Have Mounting Proof That Cruel Men Control Women's Bodies in Red States

The suffering of two women in Texas and Ohio highlights the grim future for women in those states.

The author grapples with the distressing reality of abortion restrictions and compares it to the fictional world of The Handmaid's Tale. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

1 week ago

Abortion restrictions tied to higher rates of intimate partner homicide, says study

Abortion restrictions may increase intimate partner homicide rates among reproductive-aged women. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

2 weeks ago

The First Six Weeks of Pregnancy, Explained

A woman is considered six weeks pregnant just two weeks after a missed period, as pregnancy is counted from the first day of the previous menstrual cycle. [ more ]

time.com

More Pregnant People Are Relying on Early Prenatal Testing As States Toughen Abortion Laws

Women are seeking early ultrasounds and genetic screenings to gather information about their pregnancies before state abortion restrictions take effect.

Many states have abortion cutoffs before mid-pregnancy ultrasounds can be performed, leaving women with limited options for obtaining diagnostic tests. [ more ]

time.com

Abortion Restrictions Hurt Women's Mental Health

Living in a state with abortion restrictions is linked to worsened symptoms of anxiety and depression in women of childbearing age.

Women in states with trigger laws had larger increases in depression and anxiety symptoms compared to those in other states. [ more ]

www.orlandosentinel.com

1 day ago

Medicine

Medical residents are increasingly avoiding states with abortion restrictions

Medical students avoiding states with abortion bans for residency programs due to limitations on training opportunities. [ more ]

Washington Post

3 weeks ago

The fate of emergency abortion care rests with Supreme Court

Federal health agency warned Memorial Regional Hospital to take corrective action after denying emergency care, risking loss of federal funding. [ more ]

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Trump backed a federal abortion ban as president. Now, he says he wouldn't sign one.

Trump disappointed abortion rights opponents by not mentioning a federal ban in his abortion policy announcement.

Trump stated he would not sign a federal ban on abortion even if Congress passed one, indicating support for states' rights in deciding abortion policies. [ more ]

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Biden and Other Democrats Tie Trump to Limits on Abortion Rights

Democrats blame Trump for abortion restrictions, see his support for state decisions as potential total ban endorsement.

Biden accuses Trump of creating chaos post-Dobbs decision, challenges false claims on abortion support. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Law

Supreme Court Served Up Another Chance to Kill Voting Rights Act

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court declared abortion restrictions as unconstitutional under the state's Equal Rights Amendment.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit refused to reconsider an earlier ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law

Access To Family Building Bill Looks To Federally Protect IVF

The Access to Family Building Act aims to provide certainty and access to medical benefits and assisted reproductive technology services, such as IVF.

Fertility treatments have faced increased threats and potential restrictions in light of laws that target abortion but also inadvertently implicate assisted reproductive services. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

A State Supreme Court Just Issued the Most Devastating Rebuke of Dobbs Yet

The Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization had a negative impact on gender equality in the United States

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejected Dobbs' reasoning and declared abortion restrictions to be sex-based discrimination. [ more ]

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