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Abortion bans violate human rights, Amnesty International says in new report

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“These types of bans and policies can impact a variety of human rights,” Jasmeet Sidhu, a senior researcher with Amnesty International USA, told Salon in a phone interview. “Including the right to life, the right to access healthcare, the right to privacy in some situations where abortion is being criminalized, and the right to be … Read more

Florida’s new 6 week abortion ban and upcoming ballot initiative – news round-up

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Florida abortion providers brace for six-week ban: ‘Where are these 80,000 patients gonna go?’ On Monday, the Florida state supreme court upheld a 15-week abortion ban, a move that removed the barriers for a separate, six-week ban that takes effect on 1 May. In a separate ruling, the court also agreed to let Florida residents … Read more