Supreme Court of the United States & Health care
highest court of jurisdiction in the United States
InnovationRx: Legislation Could Prevent Pharma Companies From Working With Chinese Contractors
forbes.com/sites/katiejennings/2024/04/17/innovationrx-legislation-could-prevent-pharma-companies-from-working-with-chinese-contractors/
How Biden’s abortion stance has shifted over the years: Watch how Biden has shifted his views on abortion over the years.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/17/biden-abortion-stances/
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
Charted: Young adult sterilization soars post-Roe v. Wade: More young adults opted for vasectomies and tubal ligations after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
axios.com/2024/04/16/young-adult-sterilization-increase-roe
How Florida and Arizona Supreme Court rulings change the abortion access map: How far do women have to travel to access abortion care? An economics professor has ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/11/1243991410/how-florida-and-arizona-supreme-court-rulings-change-the-abortion-access-map
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.
The Civil War raged and fortune-seekers hunted for gold. This era produced Arizona's abortion ban
apnews.com/article/arizona-abortion-ban-women-19th-century-1864-cf6598d4384fa35a4e073dfae3a844f2
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.
Permanent birth control procedures increasing after abortion laws, new research finds
nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/permanent-birth-control-increasing-abortion-bans-rcna147264
McCaughey: Biden & Co. not ready for next pandemic: The H5N1 virus, which for 30 years affected mostly birds, is rapidly evolving and spreading globally ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/15/mccaughey-biden-co-not-ready-for-next-pandemic/
The Supreme Court’s confusing new anti-trans decision in Labrador v. Poe, explained
vox.com/scotus/2024/4/15/24131456/supreme-court-transgender-health-care-labrador-poe
The Anti-Abortion Case at SCOTUS We Haven’t Talked About Enough: Ahead of new arguments at SCOTUS, an ER doctor explains why she doesn’t wait until the brink of ...
slate.com/podcasts/amicus/2024/04/dying-for-an-abortion-the-supreme-court-case-threatening-emergency-healthcare-care-for-pregnant-patients
Idaho's ban on youth gender-affirming care has families desperately scrambling for solutions
apnews.com/article/idaho-transgender-affirming-care-supreme-court-f21e62b9ef8b06ed4ecd301bc4531dfd
Quick Glance: Idaho Can Enforce Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
- The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while ongoing legal battles persist, overturning previous court decisions.
- A court decision enables the state of Idaho to implement a 2023 law that imposes significant penalties on physicians for providing gender-affirming care to individuals under 18 years old.
- The court's three liberal judges would have chosen to suspend the law.
- This action comes as the justices may soon deliberate on whether to address bans in Kentucky and Tennessee enforced amid legal disputes.
Cooper’s COVID shutdowns of bars violated NC constitution, Court of Appeals says: A Court of Appeals panel ruled Gov. Roy Cooper shouldn’t have excluded NC bars ...
charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article287724125.html
Is Trump or Biden a bigger threat to democracy?: When more than two-thirds of the American electorate doesn’t want to vote for either major party’s nominee ...
spectator.co.uk/article/is-trump-or-biden-a-bigger-threat-to-democracy/
Florida's 6-week abortion ban 'catastrophic for the region,' activist says: Women in the Southeast may have to travel as far as Virginia for care.
abcnews.go.com/US/floridas-6-week-abortion-ban-catastrophic-region-activist/story
Tennessee court weighs challenge to abortion ban’s narrow medical exception: A Tennessee court will weigh whether to temporarily block the state’s abortion ban ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/tennessee-court-weighs-challenge-abortion-bans-narrow-medical-exceptio-rcna146416
A Potential National Abortion Ban Rears Its Head At The Supreme Court: The court’s two most conservative justices signaled their belief that abortion could be ...
huffpost.com/entry/alito-thomas-abortion-comstock-act_n_66047726e4b0ddb37d3b92dc
Brazil's Bolsonaro indicted over alleged falsification of vaccination data: Brazil’s Federal Police have accused former President Jair Bolsonaro of criminal ...
apnews.com/article/bolsonaro-brazil-federal-police-indicted-covid-a0c1f1dba71553096d0de0f4f39d4caa
Quick Glance: Brazil: Bolsonaro Faces Charges for Suspected Vaccine Data Manipulation
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been officially accused of tampering with his COVID-19 vaccination records, marking the first charge against the controversial far-right leader, with potential additional allegations.
- The federal police indictment, disclosed by the Supreme Court, alleges that Bolsonaro and 16 others were involved in falsifying information within a public health database to give the impression that the former president, his 12-year-old daughter, and select individuals in his close circle had been administered the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Throughout the inquiry, numerous deceptive entries were identified between November 2021 and December 2022, alongside instances of utilizing forged documentation.
- Asserting innocence, Bolsonaro could potentially face a sentence ranging from two to 12 years if found guilty of manipulating health data.
3 Takeaways From the Supreme Court Arguments on Abortion Pill Access: Justices on both ends of the political spectrum asked questions appearing to indicate ...
usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2024-03-26/3-takeaways-from-the-supreme-court-arguments-on-abortion-pill-access
Study Finds Abortions Outside Healthcare System Spiked After Roe v. Wade Fell: Many of those abortions relied on drugs like mifepristone.
thedailybeast.com/study-finds-abortions-outside-healthcare-system-spiked-after-roe-v-wade-fell
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Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Free Speech and Social Media: Live Updates: The justices must distinguish between persuading social media sites to take down ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/03/18/us/supreme-court-social-media/the-case-is-one-of-several-about-the-intersection-of-free-speech-and-technology-on-the-courts-docket
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Examines Government's Role in Online Disinformation
- The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on the role of the First Amendment in the internet age.
- A significant case testing the implications of the First Amendment in the digital era will be presented in the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Government officials present similar arguments regarding the interactions between the FBI, other agencies, and social media platforms.
- Following the conclusion of the social media case, the court will address a separate matter concerning government influence and the First Amendment.
GOP Urged to Restrict IVF, Though It’s Political Suicide: Anti-abortion activists successfully allied with Republicans to end Roe v. Wade ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/ivf-activists-gop-political-suicide.html
Mifepristone access is coming before the US Supreme Court. How safe is this abortion pill?
apnews.com/article/mifepristone-abortion-pill-supreme-court-1d2221251197a391c9bca833918e4554
Over-the-Counter Birth Control a Step Forward, But What About the Abortion Pill?: The approval of over-the-counter birth control is a landmark victory for ...
commondreams.org/opinion/mifepristone-abortion-pill-supreme-court
Georgia executes man for 1993 murder in first execution since before the pandemic
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4545715-supreme-court-denies-delay-of-first-georgia-execution-since-2020/
Opinion | The Government, Big Tech and Free Speech, Round Two: The Supreme Court considers if government can coerce social-media platforms to censor content it ...
wsj.com/articles/the-government-big-tech-and-free-speech-round-two-supreme-court-264ff24b
U.S. abortions reach recent high, with record number done via medication: The increase comes as the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to limit access to ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/19/abortion-medication-mifepristone-63-percent/
Senate passes bill to compensate Americans exposed to radiation by the government
pbs.org/newshour/politics/senate-passes-bill-to-compensate-americans-exposed-to-radiation-by-the-government
Case threatening Obamacare mandate for cost-free preventive services goes before federal appellate court
cnn.com/2024/03/04/politics/obamacare-preventive-care-appellate-court/
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More Black women say abortion is their top issue in the 2024 election, a survey finds
bostonherald.com/2024/03/08/more-black-women-say-abortion-is-their-top-issue-in-the-2024-election-a-survey-finds/
Quick Glance: Historic Moment: Right to Abortion Added to French Constitution
- France becomes the first country to explicitly protect the right to abortion in its constitution.
- The ceremony to formally change the constitution was held in Paris on International Women's Day.
- President Macron emphasized the importance of women's rights progress for mankind.
- The French government aims to push for better safeguards for abortion under EU law.
Florida’s COVID grand jury wants term extended so it can continue investigating: A statewide grand jury probing issues related to COVID-19 vaccines has asked the ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/26/floridas-covid-grand-jury-wants-term-extended-so-it-can-continue-investigating/
St Ann man suspected to have committed suicide: ST ANN, Jamaica— A St Ann man is suspected to have committed suicide in Draxhall in the parish on Sunday ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/04/st-ann-man-suspected-committed-suicide/
I Have a Weird Idea for What Joe Biden Could Do to Win in 2024: This should be the springboard for a new era of Biden campaigning.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/03/election-2024-biden-2020-are-you-better-off-though.html
Pornhub disabled in Texas over age-verification requirements: Legal experts say a 5th Circuit decision to uphold part of a Texas law regulating adult ...
texastribune.org/2024/03/14/texas-pornhub-5th-circuit-age-verification-paxton/
Quick Glance: Pornhub blocks access in Texas
- Pornhub is inaccessible to users in Texas due to age verification laws.
- Other porn sites like YouPorn and Brazzers are also blocked.
- Aylo criticizes the law as ineffective and dangerous, considering legal action.
- The company plans to challenge the Texas law and contest the age verification method.
Alabama governor signs legislation protecting IVF providers into law: Alabama has a new law protecting in vitro fertilization providers from legal liability. Gov ...
apnews.com/article/alabama-ivf-frozen-embryos-ruling-cab8171e80c88a088778dc7a187b7b5a
Quick Glance: Legal Action Against Alabama Clinic Following IVF Incident
- A couple from Florida has filed a lawsuit against an IVF clinic in Alabama, which was at the center of a pivotal decision by the state's Supreme Court that classified frozen embryos as children.
- The Supreme Court's ruling in Alabama raised significant concerns among doctors and IVF patients, who feared potential liability for the destruction of frozen embryos.
- Another lawsuit involves a fourth couple who experienced the loss of embryos during the 2020 incident, presenting similar circumstances as previous wrongful-death suits.
- Shortly after the Supreme Court's decision, almost half of Alabama's IVF clinics suspended procedures to some extent, with certain clinics halting all treatments while others continued everything except for embryo disposal.
Can OSU students get refunds for pandemic closures? Appeals court will decide: Republicans and Democrats on the Ohio Supreme Court were divided on who decides if ...
dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/06/appeals-court-will-decide-if-students-can-sue-over-pandemic-closures/72864081007/
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Braidwood suit threatens early cancer detection (Opinion): A suit brought by Houston company with Steven Hotze links threatens coverage of critical services such ...
houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/cancer-health-screening-braidwood-lawsuit-scotus-18698824.php
Paid articlePaid Commentary: Proposed abortion amendment is deceptive and extreme: The former director of maternal fetal medicine at the University of Miami and current medical ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/02/abortion-amendment-deceptive/
Bayer again asks appeals court to shield it from Roundup cases: Bayer AG has asked the full 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reconsider, for the second time ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/bayer-again-asks-appeals-court-shield-it-roundup-cases-2024-02-27/
Kristia Rumbley had all four of her kids with the help of IVF. She'd always intended to donate her remaining three embryos in storage to science ... Show more cnn.it/42YLNsk
Aaron Bushnell’s Act of Political Despair: Masha Gessen asks what it means for an American to self-immolate, as Aaron Bushnell did to protest U.S ...
newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/aaron-bushnells-act-of-political-despair
Moving forward from Alabama’s mindblowing setback to women’s health : We should be aiming to create a safe environment for every woman who wants to become ...
thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/4494298-moving-forward-from-alabamas-mindblowing-setback-to-womens-health/
Florida measles cases rise as experts oppose state surgeon general’s decisions: Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo’ choice to let parents decide whether ...
nbcnews.com/health/kids-health/florida-measles-cases-rise-experts-oppose-state-surgeon-generals-decis-rcna140000
Quick Glance: Florida School Measles Outbreak Raises Concerns
- A recent measles outbreak in a Florida school highlights the increasing danger of vaccine skepticism.
- Reports indicate that six students at Manatee Bay Elementary School in Broward County have been diagnosed with the disease.
- Experts express concerns about potential future outbreaks and stress the importance of vaccinations in light of growing skepticism.
- Health officials point out that inadequate vaccination rates at U.S. schools pose a risk for measles outbreaks.
Bayer wins Arkansas trial over Roundup cancer claims: Bayer on Friday evening won a trial in a lawsuit brought by the family of an Arkansas woman who says she ...
reuters.com/legal/latest-trial-over-bayers-roundup-ends-with-hung-jury-2024-03-01/
Republicans who say they support IVF backed a bill protecting life ‘at conception’
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/25/ivf-republicans-legislation/
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.
Idaho asks Supreme Court to let it enforce ban on transgender care: Idaho officials asked the Supreme Court to let the state enforce a strict ban on ...
cnn.com/2024/02/19/politics/idaho-supreme-court-transgender-care/
Doctors warn freezing embryos is essential after Alabama ruling with IVF consequences
nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/alabama-ivf-ruling-supreme-court-frozen-embryos-rcna140210
Quick Glance: Frozen Embryos and IVF Risks After Alabama Ruling
- Doctors warn of major health risks for women and babies if fertility experts stop using frozen embryos during IVF after Alabama's Supreme Court ruling.
- Freezing embryos is crucial for the health of women, babies, and successful IVF treatments, with the practice becoming standard due to its safety compared to using fresh embryos.
- Freezing embryos allows for a gentler IVF process, reduces the risk of multiple pregnancies, and provides women with the opportunity to recover before embryo implantation.
- The use of frozen embryos is essential for screening genetic conditions, protecting fertility post-cancer treatment, and ensuring healthier pregnancies for women facing recurrent miscarriages.
Abortion bans: Women’s mental health suffers in trigger ban states: Worsened anxiety and depression is a predictable (and costly) effect of abortion bans.
vox.com/24071802/abortion-roe-overturn-trigger-ban-states-mental-health
Doctors warn freezing embryos is essential after Alabama ruling with IVF consequences
nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/alabama-ivf-ruling-supreme-court-frozen-embryos-rcna140210
Has life improved for transgender Americans in the last 10 years? Not really.: The 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey shows that trans people face steep economic and ...
ajc.com/partner/has-life-improved-for-transgender-americans-in-the-last-10-years-not-really/BHZK2YU5SZAGNINIDHOMXIXXJY/
'We can’t do anything': How Catholic hospitals constrain medical care in America.
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/02/17/catholic-hospitals-leave-patients-at-the-mercy-of-religious-directives/72634772007/
The powerful constraints on medical care in Catholic hospitals across America: The Catholic Church’s directives are often at odds with accepted medical standards ...
bostonherald.com/2024/02/22/the-powerful-constraints-on-medical-care-in-catholic-hospitals-across-america/
Man jailed for trying to kill girlfriend by slashing her, splashing acid while she slept
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/attempted-murder-splash-acid-slash-arms-man-girlfriend-4135581
Not wearing a mask during COVID-19 health emergency isn’t a free speech right, appeals court says
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/wearing-mask-covid-19-health-emergency-isnt-free-106996423
Quick Glance: Refusal to Wear Masks Not Protected Speech in COVID-19
- Refusing to wear masks at public meetings is not protected under the First Amendment.
- Lawsuits claimed retaliation by school boards for not wearing masks at public meetings.
- One case was sent back to a lower court for reconsideration.
- However, the court ruled that refusing to wear a mask during a public health emergency did not constitute protected free speech.
TIME TO PAY: Credit card delinquencies have been on the rise since the pandemic. Could student loan repayment be the problem? Read more: trib.al/HkEFzte
Major Cyberattack on UnitedHealth Disrupts Prescription Drug Orders Across Thousands of US Pharmacies
techtimes.com/articles/302097/20240227/major-cyberattack-unitedhealth-disrupts-prescription-drug-orders-thousands-pharmacies.htm
AL.com’s senior healthcare reporter Amy Yurkanin discusses Alabama Supreme Court decision halting in vitro fertilization. A majority of justices on the Alabama ... Show more
DeSantis praises COVID-19 grand jury report, which some scientists criticize: Scientist disputes grand jury’s findings that interventions such as lockdowns and ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/02/10/florida-covid-19-vaccine-desantis-mandate-ladapo/
Paid articlePaid Ohioans who worked from home during COVID not eligible for tax refund, court rules
cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/14/court-stay-at-home-workers-in-ohio-not-eligible-for-tax-refund/72595605007/
Court Ruling Could Set Back ‘Decades of Work’ in Polluted Black Communities: The US Environmental Protection Agency has been blocked from investigating racial ...
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