Could Facebook messages be used in abortion-related prosecution?
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
New Report Warns Of Growing Surveillance Threat For Abortions Or Gender-Affirming Care
“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
Democratic senator: GOP will ‘100 percent’ pass national abortion ban with control of Congress
“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
Women sue Texas over restrictive abortion ban – news round-up
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
Cori Bush: Medication abortion a ‘lifeline’
“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
Tuberville blocking Pentagon promotions over abortion policy – news round-up
‘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
‘It’s demoralizing’: Idaho abortion ban takes toll on medical providers
In the 11 months since the bans have been in place, Idaho has seen OB-GYNs, nurses, midwives and other staff speak out about these challenges. They’ve made difficult decisions to leave for states where they felt they could practice without the threat of criminal penalties. Multiple hospitals in Idaho have closed maternity units in part … Read more
Congress: The House passes anti-abortion, anti-trans, anti-diversity & inclusion defense bill – News round-up
The House just passed a defense bill with controversial abortion, LGBTQ measures. It doesn’t stand a chance in the Senate. The typically bipartisan bill dissolved into a nearly GOP-only measure Thursday as ugly fights over abortion, transgender medical care and diversity programs that have shown up in other bills in the House took center stage. … Read more
As Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signs abortion bill, her power in GOP is on full display
“It is such a pleasure to address this summit just days after I convened a special session of Iowa’s General Assembly to once again address the most important human rights cause of our time: protecting unborn human lives from the atrocity of abortion. A worthy battle, and one I will never concede,” she said. Read … Read more
Pence says abortion should be banned for nonviable pregnancies
Pence is the only GOP presidential candidate to publicly support a national abortion ban at six weeks. One in three women confirm their pregnancies past the six-week mark, according to a November 2021 study published in the journal Contraception. He has also supported bans on birth control and pushed a 15-week abortion ban as a … Read more