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Appeals court rules Texas can continue to uphold restrictive abortion law
Decision extends a previous order that keeps SB8 in place; the conservative court has previously sided with the state Texas can continue banning most abortions…
Federal judge blocks enforcement of Texas abortion ban
A District Court judge in Texas yesterday issued an injunction barring enforcement of Texas’s abortion ban, describing it as plainly unconstitutional and designed to avoid…
Federal judge blocks part of Arizona abortion ban hours before it takes effect
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a provision of Arizona’s new abortion ban hours before it was set to take effect, which would have…
Chile takes ‘first step’ towards decriminalising abortion
Proposed bill to legalise abortion up to 14 weeks hailed by Chilean legislator as ‘tremendous’ step for women’s rights. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/28/chile-takes-first-step-towards-decriminalising-abortion Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
House to vote on abortion rights amid challenges to Roe v. Wade
The measure is expected to pass in the House but faces a dead end in the Senate. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-vote-abortion-rights-amid-challenges-roe-v-wade-n1280003 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
Abortion ban modeled after Texas’ sweeping law introduced in Florida legislature
A Florida lawmaker introduced a bill Wednesday modeled after Texas’ new law prohibiting abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, or roughly six weeks —…
Biden administration asks court to block enforcement of Texas abortion ban
US justice department seeks temporary restraining order while lawsuit challenges the statute as unconstitutional The Biden administration has formally asked a federal judge to block…
Ocasio-Cortez raises over $300k for Texas pro-choice groups
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) announced Friday that her email and social media campaigns in support of Texas abortion rights groups and health centers had raised…
Mexico Supreme Court says criminalising abortion unconstitutional
‘This is a historic step,’ Supreme Court justice says of ruling hailed as a major victory for women’s rights. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/7/mexico-supreme-court-says-criminalising-abortion-unconstitutional Droolin’ Dog sniffed out…
Portland to vote to ban Texas travel, trade following new abortion law
The Portland, Ore., City Council is planning to vote on Wednesday on a proposal to ban doing business with the state of Texas following the…
Supreme Court refuses to block Texas abortion ban in 5-4 decision
Abortion is now effectively banned in Texas, and the U.S. Supreme Court decided not to block the 6-week “heartbeat” law in a 5-4 decision. Roe…
Here’s How You Can Help Shut Down the Vile Website for Snitching on People Who Get Abortions in Texas
Even if you don’t live in Texas, you’ve likely heard about the state’s draconian abortion restrictions that officially went into effect on Wednesday. The so-called…
Six-week abortion ban goes into effect in Texas
A Texas bill banning virtually all abortions after a heartbeat is detected, which can occur in as few as six weeks, went into effect at midnight on…
Texas law banning most abortions set to go into effect after court cancels hearing
A law that would ban most abortions in Texas is set to go into effect Wednesday after 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals canceled a hearing on…
Texas ban on second-trimester abortion procedure upheld by appeals court
Texas can ban the most common procedure used by doctors for abortions in second-trimester pregnancies, an appeals court ruled Wednesday. Why it matters: The ruling…
Anti-abortion group targets Democrats ahead of 2022
The Susan B. Anthony List, a conservative anti-abortion group, is targeting a number of House and Senate Democrats on their stances ahead of the 2022…
Judge strikes down several Indiana abortion provisions
A federal judge on Tuesday struck down a number of Indiana’s laws restricting abortion, ruling that they are unconstitutional, while keeping others in place.Judge Sarah…
What U.S. abortion access looks like, in graphics
States are passing more abortion restrictions, which could reshape what abortion access looks like across the country. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/what-u-s-abortion-access-looks-graphics-n1274859 Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story…
‘Insidious,’ ‘draconian,’ ‘cruel’: New Texas abortion law empowers vigilantism, experts say
Abortion advocates in Texas say the law will encourage their opponents to flood courts with lawsuits that will cripple their ability to operate. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/insidious-draconian-cruel-new-texas-abortion-law-empowers-vigilantism-experts-n1274642…
Mississippi’s attorney general asks Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade
Mississippi’s attorney general urged the Supreme Court in a Thursday brief to ove… Source: https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/564436-mississippis-attorney-general-asks-supreme-court-to-overturn-roe-v Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with…
Federal judge blocks Arkansas law banning almost all abortions
A federal judge on Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction blocking a recently passed Arkansas law that would have barred nearly all abortions in the state.U.S. District…
People who turn in women seeking abortions are eligible for a $10,000 reward in Texas
In May, Texas passed the Texas Heartbeat Act, banning abortions after a doctor detects a fetal heartbeat, usually about six weeks after conception. (At that…
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