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Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 28, 2022

Kentucky AG avoids talk of more exceptions to abortion ban

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is standing firm in his support for the state’s near-total abortion ban

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022

Abortion Rights Advocates Ask DOJ To Defend Section 230

While "the 26 words that created the internet" have been under fire from both sides, two groups argue that the 1996 law is essential to the future of abortion rights.

Reason · Nov 28, 2022

Abortion’s influence on Illinois politics

Most every pre-election poll claimed that voters ranked abortion low on their priority lists. Yet, the abortion issue seemed to drive voters to the polls this year. What happened?

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 26, 2022

Abortion buffer zone campaigners scoop top political award

SCOTTISH Green MSP Gillian Mackay has said she hopes she has “inspired other campaigners” after winning the Public Campaign of the Year award…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2022

Woman with Down’s syndrome loses court of appeal abortion law case

Heidi Crowter argued that the law was discriminatory and stigmatised disabled people

The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2022

Courts rule on fight to change abortion laws affecting UK mums-to-be

A challenge was made to try to limit the time some people could have terminations

Wales Online · Nov 25, 2022

Woman with Down’s syndrome loses abortion case appeal

Heidi Crowter brought legal action in the hope of removing part of the Abortion Act she believes to be an ‘instance of inequality’.

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022

Woman with Down’s syndrome loses bid to cut abortion limit on babies with condition

Heidi Crowter brought legal action in the hope of removing part of the Abortion Act she believes to be an ‘instance of inequality’

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022

Heidi Crowter: Woman with Down’s Syndrome loses legal challenge to abortion law

A woman with Down’s Syndrome has lost her legal challenge over legislation with allows the abortion of babies with the condition up until birth.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2022