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Abortion
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Lawmakers in blue states are linking protections for abortion and gender-affirming care
The push for “shield” bills reflects a growing recognition that the concept of bodily autonomy and the ability of doctors to make decisions with their patients links the two issues.
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Why top abortion rights groups could sit out Arizona’s key 2024 Senate race
Several progressives and advocates told The 19th that Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s break with abortion rights groups could complicate her possible path to reelection.
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In Florida, these Black women see the fight for abortion access as part of a greater struggle for their safety
Advocacy coalition Black in Repro is training women to lobby legislators, educate their communities and build alliances.
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ACLU sues over Nebraska law that combines restrictions on gender-affirming care and abortion
The law allowed a 12-week abortion ban to take effect immediately and sets limits on gender-affirming care for youth to take effect in October.
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In case of 10-year-old rape victim, Indiana medical board finds doctor violated patient privacy
The board stopped short of suspending the medical license of Dr. Caitlin Bernard or placing her on probation, opting for a reprimand and fines.
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South Carolina House passes six-week abortion ban
Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to sign it into law if it passes the Senate. Once signed, it will take effect immediately.
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Federal judges seem open to restricting access to mifepristone abortion pill
In arguments Wednesday, the conservative-leaning court appeared sympathetic to arguments against access to the abortion medication.
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Republicans in North Carolina override veto of 12-week abortion ban
The ban's time limit and new restrictions will functionally eliminate one of the South's last abortion destinations.
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Three GOP-led states are set to vote on new abortion bans today
If passed, the new bans — 12-week prohibitions in North Carolina and Nebraska, and a six-week ban in South Carolina — could further erode access to care.
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Abortion bans are unpopular. Republicans are passing them anyway.
In some cases, anti-abortion legislators have been forced to backtrack from some more restrictive proposals. In others, they’ve tried to subvert the lawmaking process to avoid blowback.