Federal judge in Washington issues conflicting ruling … After a federal judge in Texas issued a stay of an abortion drug on Friday evening, Oregon’s attorney general says a lawsuit led by Oregon and Washington won its case to preserve mifepristone access.
Indiana justices won’t hear 2nd abortion case for … INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s high court said it will not immediately consider a challenge to the state’s abortion ban that is based on the argument that the law violates some people’s religious freedoms, leaving that decision to an appeals court, at least for now. The state Supreme Court issued an order Monday saying the state […]
New Mexico lawmakers seek to prohibit local abortion … SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Local governments across New Mexico would be prohibited from placing restrictions on abortion access under initiatives outlined by Democratic state legislators Friday. A companion initiative aims to protect doctors who perform abortion and patients from harassment and investigations by out-of-state interests. The two legislative proposals, still in the drafting stage, […]
Oregon DOJ, law firms launch reproductive rights … Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced the new hotline on Monday morning.
Abortion pill access case: Judge wants ‘less advertisement’ AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — A federal judge overseeing a high-stakes case that could threaten access to medication abortion across the nation asked lawyers for the “courtesy” of not publicizing upcoming arguments, according to a court record released Tuesday that reveals new details of a move experts say is outside the norm for the U.S. judicial […]
Walgreens won’t sell abortion pill by mail in 20 … DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Walgreens on Thursday said it won’t sell an abortion pill by mail in 20 conservative-led states. The statement comes after attorneys general in 20 states last month warned Walgreens and CVS that they could face legal consequences if they sell abortion pills by mail in those states. Walgreens spokesperson Fraser Engerman […]
After Supreme Court ruling, Roe v. Wade at 50 looks … Activists and lawmakers on both sides of the abortion issue are marking Sunday’s 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade ruling by seeking to reenergize supporters and refocus their goals after the landmark decision was struck down by the Supreme Court. The court’s ruling last June in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe, drastically altered […]
Virginia Democrats defeat bills limiting abortion … RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — In a series of key votes Thursday, Virginia Senate Democrats defeated several bills that would have restricted abortion access in the state, including a proposed 15-week ban with exceptions that was a priority for Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin. They are the first decisive legislative votes in Virginia since the Supreme Court’s […]
Idaho court tosses lawsuits aiming to block abortion … Idaho’s Constitution does not implicitly enshrine abortion as a fundamental right, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday as it dismissed a series of lawsuits brought by Planned Parenthood. The ruling was a blow against those who are fighting Idaho laws that took effect in August, including one criminalizing all abortions after six weeks of gestation […]
Republicans push anti-abortion measures with new … WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are taking early action on abortion with their new majority, approving two measures Wednesday that make clear they want further restraints after the Supreme Court overruled the federal right to abortion last year. The new GOP-led House passed one resolution to condemn attacks on anti-abortion facilities, including crisis pregnancy centers, […]
