Supreme Court of the United States & Abortion
highest court of jurisdiction in the United States
Democrats hope an abortion ballot measure could make Florida a competitive state: On Monday, the state Supreme Court energized abortion rights proponents with ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/democrats-hope-an-abortion-ballot-measure-could-make-florida-a-competitive-state
Why anti-abortion advocates are reviving a 19th century sexual purity law: The Comstock Act is the latest front in the fight over reproductive rights ...
npr.org/2024/04/10/1243802678/abortion-comstock-act
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Harris heads to Nevada to focus on abortion, still front-and-center in neighboring Arizona
abcnews.go.com/Politics/harris-heads-nevada-focus-abortion-front-center-arizona/story
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
Arizona abortion ruling creates new dangers for Republicans: An Arizona Supreme Court decision imposing a near-total abortion ban is likely to have a massive ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4586954-arizona-abortion-ruling-creates-new-dangers-for-republicans/
Ruben Gallego says repealing Arizona's near-total abortion ban now would be too little, too late: 'The damage is done'
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/ruben-gallego-says-repealing-arizonas-total-abortion-ban-now-little-la-rcna147734
Mark Kelly says Arizona abortion ruling is ‘all because of Donald Trump’: Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Sunday that last week’s Arizona Supreme Court ruling ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4593471-sen-kelly-says-arizona-abortion-ruling-is-all-because-of-donald-trump/
The Arizona Supreme Court allows a near-total abortion ban to take effect soon: The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that an old law from the 1860s can stand in ...
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An Arizona lawmaker announced she was getting an abortion. Here's what happened next
npr.org/2024/03/27/1241107949/arizona-lawmaker-abortion-senate-eva-burch-15-week-ban-ballot-measure-amendment
DNC launches Florida billboard campaign targeting Trump on abortion: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is putting up billboards around Florida hitting ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4576560-dnc-florida-billboards-trump-abortion/
Rick Scott supports 15-week Florida abortion ban over 6-week limit: Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) says he would support replacing Florida’s six-week state abortion ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4595381-rick-scott-florida-abortion-ban/
Top Democrat slams Trump's latest abortion position: 'Women are not going to be conned'
abcnews.go.com/Politics/top-democrat-slams-trumps-latest-abortion-position-women/story
Trump rages against Graham on abortion, in a rare break between allies: The posts from the former president came after the senator from South Carolina said he ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/08/trump-graham-abortion/
Democratic candidate calls Florida Supreme Court abortion decisions a ‘game changer’ in Senate race
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4569189-debbie-mucarsel-powell-florida-supreme-court-abortion-decision-game-changer/
French lawmakers approve bill to make abortion constitutional right: French lawmakers has approved a bill that will enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in ...
apnews.com/article/france-abortion-right-constitution-parliament-vote-versailles-d6ce4fb3a6a7288033f58235b65f570e
Quick Glance: Historic Step: France Protects Right to Abortion
- France becomes the first country to enshrine the right to abortion in its constitution.
- Lawmakers voted to revise the 1958 constitution to ensure women's freedom to have an abortion.
- President Emmanuel Macron praised the move as 'French pride' delivering a 'universal message'.
- The decision to include abortion in the French constitution was influenced by recent events in the US.
Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional, including a 20-week limit
apnews.com/article/montana-abortion-laws-court-ruling-e0f1372cdb3f241c9665cdf556adc65a
GOP seeks to distance itself from consequences of Alabama frozen embryo decision: The Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are children is putting ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4486065-gop-seeks-to-distance-itself-from-consequences-of-alabama-frozen-embryo-decision/
Quick Glance: Trump Supports IVF After Alabama Ruling
- Former President Donald Trump expressed strong support for IVF.
- An Alabama Supreme Court ruling led to suspensions of IVF programs.
- The decision deepens divisions among conservatives over reproductive services.
- Trump and Haley distance themselves from an absolute abortion ban.
Despite bans in some states, more than a million abortions were provided in 2023: That's the highest number in more than a decade, according to new research ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/19/1238293143/abortion-data-how-many-us-2023
What is the Comstock Act of 1873 and how is it tied to abortion pill case?: On Thursday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could reinstate ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4564569-what-is-the-comstock-act-of-1873-and-how-is-it-tied-to-abortion-pill-case/
Biden allies tie Arizona abortion ruling to Trump: ‘This is what leaving it to the states looks like’
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WATCH: Biden promises to restore Roe v. Wade as the 'law of the land’ in his 2024 State of the Union
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-biden-promises-to-restore-roe-v-wade-as-the-law-of-the-land-in-his-2024-state-of-the-union
CVS and Walgreens to dispense the abortion pill mifepristone: CVS and Walgreens announced that they plan to start dispensing mifepristone, the so-called abortion ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cvs-walgreens-dispense-abortion-pill-mifepristone-rcna141396
Quick Glance: Pharmacies Introduce Mifepristone Abortion Pill
- The two major US pharmacy chains are set to launch the sale of the prescription abortion pill, Mifepristone, in the upcoming weeks.
- In the following month, CVS and Walgreens will commence the distribution in select states where abortion is legally permitted.
- Their primary focus is on states where pharmacists are authorized to furnish Mifepristone, while keeping an eye on regions facing legal obstacles to abortion restrictions.
- Mifepristone, the pioneering FDA-recommended component of a two-pill regimen for terminating pregnancy, obtained initial approval in 2000, marking a significant milestone in reproductive healthcare.
U.S. abortion rates remain steady but some states offer more access than others, report finds
pbs.org/newshour/health/u-s-abortion-rates-remain-steady-but-some-states-offer-more-access-than-others-report-finds
Quick Glance: French Senate Votes to Enshrine Abortion in Constitution
- The French Senate overwhelmingly voted to inscribe abortion as a 'guaranteed freedom.'
- The proposed constitutional change is a response to the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade.
- Public support for abortion rights in France has been reinforced by events in the U.S. and other countries.
- The Senate's vote is seen as a historic step for women's rights in France, making it the first country to enshrine the freedom to have an abortion in the constitution.
Trump’s abortion stance could put Florida Republicans in a bind: The state GOP's strict abortion bans could be repealed if voters approve a ballot ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/10/trump-abortion-stance-florida-republicans-00151392
Trump says he will support national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy
pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-says-he-will-support-national-ban-on-abortions-around-15-weeks-of-pregnancy
Quick Glance: Trump expresses support for national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy
- Donald Trump suggested supporting a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy.
- When asked about a specific time limit for the procedure, Trump criticized Democrats for not endorsing such a ban.
- Trump seemed reluctant to a federal ban, emphasizing that abortion should be a state issue.
- The discussion on abortion rights is expected to be a key issue in the 2024 election as Democrats and President Biden's campaign clearly oppose Trump's stance.
Sunday shows preview: Trump criminal trial looms; Iran launches strikes on Israel
thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/4592527-sunday-shows-preview-trump-criminal-trial-looms-iran-launches-strikes-on-israel/
Will abortion advocates continue their winning streak? Here's which states will be key.
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/28/abortion-ballot-measures-2024-updates/73030543007/
Biden doubles down on criticism of Supreme Court for overturning Roe v. Wade: The comments mark the second time in days Biden has directly criticized the court ...
axios.com/2024/03/10/biden-supreme-court-abortion-roe-v-wade
Psaki on Biden’s abortion comments during State of the Union: ‘You could feel the anger’
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4520001-psaki-biden-abortion-state-of-the-union/
Biden takes dig at Clarence Thomas over luxury trips: President Biden took a jab at Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in a new interview over his reported ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4510623-biden-takes-dig-at-clarence-thomas-over-luxury-trips/
Biden campaign launches ad blitz in Arizona following abortion ruling: The Biden campaign launched an ad Thursday aimed at Arizona voters after the state’s ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4587791-biden-campaign-launches-ad-blitz-in-arizona-following-abortion-ruling/
Florida Democratic Party raises $1.3M in first quarter: Florida’s Democratic Party said Tuesday that it raised $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2024 ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4583394-florida-democratic-party-raises-1-3m-in-first-quarter/
Anti-abortion groups eye challenge if Florida voters approves ballot measure: The fight over abortion likely won't end in November.
politico.com/news/2024/04/11/florida-abortion-ballot-lawsuit-00151880
In his State of the Union address, President Biden said, “those bragging about overturning Roe v. Wade have no clue about the power of women.” nyti.ms/43aCe9H
Quick Glance: Biden Acknowledges Laken Riley by Marjorie Taylor Greene's Request
- President Biden mentioned 'Laken Riley' under Republican pressure.
- However, mispronunciation led to dissatisfaction and criticism.
- Riley's death used by Republicans as critique of Biden's border policies.
- Biden urged for stronger border security and updated immigration laws.
Kari Lake lobbies Arizona lawmakers to overturn abortion ban she once supported | CNN Politics
cnn.com/2024/04/11/politics/kari-lake-arizona-abortion-ban-support/
HAPPENING NOW: Pres. Biden hosts a reception celebrating Greek Independence Day. abcnews.go.com/politics
Quick Glance: RNC Launches 'Biden Bloodbath' Website
- The Republican National Committee launched a website aimed at criticizing President Biden's border policies.
- BidenBloodbath.com provides a timeline of the 'border crisis,' attributing it to Biden's policies and offering 'real-time messaging' to activists.
- The website also tries to link allegations of crimes committed by individuals who entered battleground states illegally with various data points on fentanyl deaths.
- While the immigration discourse may fuel distrust, generalizations about immigrants committing violent crimes are often false.
Arizona ruling on abortion roils Senate race: The Arizona Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a territorial-era ban that blocks nearly all abortions in the state ...
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CNN's Dana Bash sits down with Kate Cox, a Texas mother who was blocked from having an abortion by the Texas Supreme Court after her fetus had been diagnosed ... Show more cnn.it/3wLScLt
Abortion ruling is a full-on disaster for Arizona Republicans: Opinion: With the return of an 1864 law banning abortion, Republicans now face a five-alarm fire ...
azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/laurieroberts/2024/04/09/abortion-ruling-disaster-arizona-republicans/73263944007/
Wyoming Banned Abortion. She Opened an Abortion Clinic Anyway.: The only abortion clinic left in the state has been protested and set on fire ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/10/us/wyoming-abortion-clinic-julie-burkhart.html
In Arizona, Democrats remind voters Trump, GOP led to revival of abortion ban: Democrats in Arizona went on the attack against Republicans over their apparent ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/12/arizona-senate-trump-abortion/
Lawler criticizes GOP approach to IVF and abortion: ‘People want reasonableness’: Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) on Sunday criticized the GOP’s approach to ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4566503-lawler-criticizes-gop-approach-to-ivf-and-abortion-people-want-reasonableness/
Permanent birth control procedures increasing after abortion laws, new research finds
nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/permanent-birth-control-increasing-abortion-bans-rcna147264
WATCH LIVE: Vice Pres. Harris is delivering remarks on reproductive freedoms in Tucson, Arizona.
An Arizona Supreme Court ruling that allows enforcement of a ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/weeks-arizona-court-ruling-abortion-related-developments-109167207
Nearly 65,000 pregnancies from rape have occurred in states with abortion bans, study estimates
cnn.com/2024/01/24/health/rape-pregnancy-abortion/
Supreme Court Justices Barrett and Sotomayor, ideological opposites, unite to promote civility
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-barrett-sotomayor-politics-approval-cef871fc8ed114bae1e444bdaae4f31d
Breyer signals support for Supreme Court age, term limits: "I don't think that's harmful," Breyer told NBC regarding age and term limits.
axios.com/2024/03/24/stephen-breyer-scotus-age-term-limits
Wyoming governor vetoes abortion restrictions, signs transgender medical care ban for minors
apnews.com/article/wyoming-governor-abortion-minors-gender-affirming-care-2babb2d5f7727acb0c322df4eb0b2991
The Endgame in the Battle Over Abortion: The arc of the fetal personhood movement signals where Republicans may be headed.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/03/24/personhood-abortion-legal-fight-00147138
Anthony M. Kennedy to reflect on his life and his years on the Supreme Court in two-volume memoir
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-anthony-kennedy-memoir-991d5d34b400efe88a1067f561b81a7c
The Little-Remembered Supreme Court Precedent That Could Protect IVF — and Abortion
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/03/27/1923-supreme-court-decision-ivf-abortion-00149194
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced his desire for the European Union to ensure the right to abortion is included in its Charter of Fundamental ... Show more reut.rs/3uZmABv
5 key takeaways from Biden's State of the Union speech: With anger, humor and frequent ad-libs, Biden, 81, tried to show voters he's capable of serving another ...
axios.com/2024/03/08/biden-takeaways-sotu-immigration-abortion-economy
HAPPENING NOW: A Tennessee court hears a case filed by women who were denied abortions. |~0~|
Democrats see recent abortion rulings as an opening to galvanize Latino voters: Democrats see recent state court rulings on abortion as a galvanizing moment to ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/democrats-see-recent-abortion-rulings-opening-galvanize-latino-voters-rcna147285
DeSantis just lost the judicial firewall he boasted about : Despite appointing five of the seven justices, the Supreme Court bucked the governor.
politico.com/news/2024/04/03/desantis-just-lost-the-judicial-firewall-he-boasted-about-00150251
Democrats invite doctors, patients to SOTU to highlight Dobbs’ ripple effects: Democrats are working to make abortion and reproductive health care a central ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/05/democrats-invite-doctors-patients-to-sotu-to-highlight-dobbs-ripple-effects-00145025
Mucarsel-Powell raises over $3.5 million in first quarter in Florida Senate race: Florida Senate candidate and former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D) said her ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4594092-mucarsel-powell-raises-over-3-5-million-in-first-quarter-in-florida-senate-race/
Medication abortion via telehealth is just as safe and effective as with a clinic visit, study shows
cnn.com/2024/02/15/health/medication-abortion-telehealth/
The vice president is on a multi-state tour highlighting how the Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade has affected individual states.
Hogan dodges questions on codifying Roe, in vitro fertilization: Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R), a candidate for U.S. Senate in the state ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4516456-hogan-dodges-questions-on-codifying-roe-ivf/
Alabama justice sparks church-state debate in IVF embryo ruling: When the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are considered children under state law ...
apnews.com/article/alabama-frozen-embryos-conservative-christian-views-ruling-d9b7f720b5ef865ab35205ad36061f2d
Kari Lake gets flack from both sides on abortion as she navigates Arizona law: Republican Senate hopeful Kari Lake took criticism from both flanks of the ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/kari-lake-gets-flack-both-sides-abortion-navigates-arizona-law-rcna147574
Arizona abortion rights amendment backers says they've gathered signatures needed for 2024 ballot
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/arizona-abortion-rights-amendment-backers-says-gathered-signatures-nee-rcna145922
Florida Supreme Court to hear pivotal battle over abortion: Florida abortion rights groups are heading to the state Supreme Court this week as part of their ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4449664-florida-supreme-court-to-hear-pivotal-battle-over-abortion/
More than a speech: 5 things Biden really needs to do in the State of the Union: It's not just what he'll say to a joint session of Congress Thursday ...
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/06/5-things-biden-needs-to-do-in-the-state-of-the-union/72806555007/
At Arizona abortion clinics, chaos and confusion after court ruling on 1864 ban: The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that a 160-year-old abortion ban is enforceable ...
nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/abortion-clinics-arizona-confusion-1864-ban-rcna147157
HAPPENING NOW: Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre hosts the White House press briefing. abcnews.go.com/politics
Bidens invite Kate Cox, woman denied abortion in Texas, to attend State of the Union
abcnews.go.com/US/bidens-invite-kate-cox-woman-denied-abortion-texas/story
Quick Glance: Bidens Extend Invitation to Kate Cox for State of the Union
- Cox had to travel out of state to undergo an abortion.
- President Joe Biden extended an invitation to Kate Cox, who was denied an emergency abortion by a Texas emergency court.
- Kate Cox left the state to have an abortion for a pregnancy with severe anomalies.
- The president and first lady thanked Cox for her courage and steadfastness in addressing the impact of the extreme abortion ban in Texas.
It’s International Women’s Day: How women’s rights fared in the past year: A devastating impact on women in the Israel-Gaza war. U.S. states restrict abortion as ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/03/08/international-womens-day-gaza-israel-us-abortion/
Quick Glance: International Women's Day: History and Significance
- International Women's Day celebrated on 8 March for over a century.
- Originated from demands for better working conditions and voting rights in the labor movement.
- Clara Zetkin and the UN played key roles in global recognition of the day.
- Global celebrations and themes, emphasizing inclusion and gender equality importance.
Poll: Supreme Court faces lukewarm approval rating as justices grapple with Trump controversies
cnn.com/2024/02/21/politics/marquette-supreme-court-approval-poll/
Biden Has 2 Words Of Advice For The People Of Arizona After Abortion Ruling: The president reacted after Arizona's Supreme Court ruled that a 160-year-old law ...
huffpost.com/entry/joe-biden-arizona-abortion-ruling_n_6617bec9e4b011e99abd2cd2
Fox News’ Prime-Time Shows Mentioned Arizona’s Abortion Ban Exactly Zero Times: A review of transcript data by Rolling Stone found that Fox News ignored ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/fox-news-ignored-arizonas-abortion-ban-ruling-1235001841/
Have you heard about 'Baby Olivia'? It's how Republicans are lying to kids about abortion.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/07/baby-olivia-pregnancy-misinformation-anti-abortion-republicans/73204195007/
Trump Allies Plan New Sweeping Abortion Restrictions: His supporters are seeking to attack abortion rights and abortion access from a variety of angles should he ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/17/us/politics/trump-allies-abortion-restrictions.html
Quick Glance: Trump's Stance on Abortion Ban
- Trump has not publicly disclosed his abortion stance.
- In private conversations, Trump backs 16-week abortion ban.
- Trump supports exceptions like rape, incest, and maternal health.
- Trump's abortion views known to fluctuate frequently.
Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are children, imperiling IVF : The ruling from Alabama’s top court could affect the standard of care for IVF patients ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/19/alabama-supreme-court-embryos-children-ivf/
America should learn from France’s protection of abortion rights: Despite initiatives around the country to exempt in vitro fertilization from grants of legal ...
thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/4508343-america-should-learn-from-frances-protection-of-abortion-rights/
From IVF to birth control, Supreme Court abortion pill case could spark challenges to other drugs
nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/ivf-birth-control-supreme-court-abortion-pill-case-spark-challenges-dr-rcna144435
Judge criticizes US Supreme Court's reliance on historical 'tradition': A conservative federal appeals court judge is criticizing how the current U.S ...
reuters.com/legal/government/judge-criticizes-us-supreme-courts-reliance-historical-tradition-2024-02-20/
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