Supreme Court asked to nix abortion clinic ‘bubble zones’ for protesters
Abortion opponents say restricting demonstrations infringes on the First Amendment, but abortion rights supporters say it safeguards patients and staff. Read more at NBC News
The Supreme Court just signaled how next president could impact abortion access — no legislation needed
Cohen predicted that if Trump wins in November, his Department of Health and Human Services would “immediately” rescind the Biden administration’s interpretation of EMTALA as it relates to abortion bans. That, in turn, would make the Idaho case “disappear” and the Texas case would be dismissed, he said. The practical impact would be that EMTALA … Read more
How the end of federal abortion rights hurt LGBTQ+ parents
A groundbreaking new study finds that Roe v. Wade’s overturn upended relationships, family planning and the mental health of queer women and nonbinary people across the country. Read more at 19th News
GOP Senate candidates say women are ‘indoctrinated’ and ‘crazy’ on issue of abortion
Tim Sheehy in Montana and Bernie Moreno in Ohio have both criticized women for being “single-issue voters” on abortion in two races that could determine Senate control. Read more at 19th News
Florida threatens news stations over ad in favor of abortion rights measure
On Tuesday, Jessica Rosenworcel, the Federal Communications Commission chair, condemned the cease-and-desist letters. “The right of broadcasters to speak freely is rooted in the first amendment,” Rosenworcel said in a statement. “Threats against broadcast stations for airing content that conflicts with the government’s views are dangerous and undermine the fundamental principle of free speech.” Read … Read more
Montana GOP Senate candidate says women have been ‘indoctrinated’ on abortion
In newly unearthed audio from last year, Tim Sheehy said abortion is “all” young women “want to talk about.” Read more at NBC News
DeSantis threatens criminal charges for airing abortion rights ads in Florida – news round-up
Ron DeSantis’ Administration Is Threatening to Prosecute the Media for Airing Pro-Choice Ads The problem is especially acute for cancer patients, like Caroline, who must undergo an abortion in order to receive chemotherapy. Florida’s exception does not clarify when a patient’s cancer is severe enough to justify termination. These women may have to wait until … Read more
The Supreme Court will not hear the Biden administration’s appeal on Texas EMTALA case
US supreme court dismisses Biden’s bid to force Texas to provide emergency abortions The guidance made clear that under that law physicians must provide a woman an abortion if needed to resolve a medical emergency and stabilize the patient even in states where the procedure is banned, and that the measure pre-empts state bans that … Read more
Georgia Supreme Court reinstates state’s 6-week abortion ban
The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday reinstated the state’s six-week abortion ban while it reviews an appeal from the state of a lower court ruling that had struck down the law. ….. The state Supreme Court’s decision, however, left in place the lower court’s ruling blocking a separate provision of the law that had given … Read more
Republicans in House races are moderating their words on abortion — but not always their policies
“House Republicans know their extreme anti-choice records are their biggest vulnerability, so they’re saying anything in a desperate attempt to deceive voters,” DCCC spokesperson Viet Sheldon told The 19th, adding that the organization will continue to fact check GOP candidates’ records in the final weeks before Election Day. Read more at 19th News