The new grim statistics are only expected to worsen. Abortion bans and restrictions are known to increase infant deaths, maternal deaths, and maternal suffering. And the US already has the worst maternal and infant mortality rates of any other high-income country in the world. Read more at Ars Technica
The court ruled unanimously Thursday that Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) was using “misleading” and “incorrect” arguments to justify delaying his approval of the cost estimates ballot measure that would allow residents to vote on whether to legalize abortion, a crucial step in the certification process. Read more at The Hill
“There’s so much misinformation coming from the right,” she said. “To call Plan B an abortion pill is completely wrong.” Read more at The Guardian
Nonpartisan experts say the ads are inaccurate and misleading, while reproductive rights advocates argue that they are misdirection designed to distract voters from protecting abortion rights, an issue on which the public does not side with the anti-abortion movement. Read more at NBC News
A case out of Nebraska involving a mother and her teenage daughter could offer a preview of how digital footprints could be used to enforce abortion laws. Read more at 19th News
“After the fall of Roe, we’re realizing that everyone is at risk from every segment of society,” she said. “So I’m hopeful that this is an opportunity to help more and more Americans realize how dangerous state surveillance is for all of us.” Read more at Huffpost
“If you didn’t know already, if Republicans win control of the House and Senate in 2024, they are going to pass a national abortion ban,” Murphy tweeted. “It’s 100% certain. Just so we’re clear about the stakes.” Read more at The Hill
Texas women denied abortions ask court for clarity over ban exceptions Women say they were told they could not end pregnancies even though their lives and health were in danger Read more at The Guardian Denied abortion for a doomed pregnancy, she tells Texas court: ‘There was no mercy’ Molly Duane, the attorney for the … Read more
“In restrictive states like mine,” Bush said, “medication abortion quite literally saves lives. Forced birth can be deadly. Every person should be able to decide for themselves whether to carry a pregnancy to term or to seek abortion care.” Read more at The Hill
‘They gave a poor answer’: GOP senators slam Pentagon briefing on abortion policy Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Republicans were unmoved in their opposition to the Pentagon’s abortion travel policy on Wednesday, despite a renewed push from Democrats and the administration. Read more at Politico DeSantis backs Tuberville on military holds, denounces Pentagon abortion policy … Read more
