The Latest Breaking News from Abortion

No discrimination: On Supreme Court’s abortion ruling

The Supreme Court’s ruling expands access, makes it easier for more women to get safe abortions

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2022

Abortion ruling intensifies fight over state supreme courts

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision striking down a constitutional right to abortion and sending the issue to the states has groups on both sides of the debate focusing more than ever on races this fall for state supreme courts

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022

US Border Patrol defends asking detained Australian tourist about her abortion history

Madolline Gourley was detained at the LAX airport in June over suspicions she had breached the conditions of the visa waiver programme

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022

English dailies hail SC order on abortions, underline IPC exception to marital rape

Lauding the Supreme Court verdict that has entitled all women to safe and legal abortions, editorials in prominent English dailies pointed out the exception to marital rape in criminal laws and the “harrowing fight” ahead for bodily and reproductive rights of women.

Newslaundry · Sep 30, 2022

Nothing compares: how Sinéad O’Connor’s fearless activism helped change the world

When the singer ripped up a picture of the pope on US TV, it capsized her career. Thirty years on, a new documentary showcases her brave defiance

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2022

Hungary has no plans to tighten abortion laws, Orban says

Hungary's government has no plans to tighten abortion laws, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday, after a change in regulations that took effect earlier this month triggered protests from women's rights groups.

Reuters · Sep 30, 2022

AOC says abortion bans ‘conscript’ the poor to work. Research shows restrictions have devastating economic impacts

Denying access to abortion care can have far-reaching costs in a country without guaranteed medical leave and poor maternal health outcomes

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022

Nationwide abortion ban would put more patients at risk, doctors tell House lawmakers

WASHINGTON — Abortion restrictions in Texas and other states are preventing patients from receiving much-needed services, providers and advocates told Capitol Hill lawmakers Thursday.

Tribune News Service · Sep 29, 2022

NHRC hails elective abortion law

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has welcomed a legal amendment that allows for the elective termination of pregnancies between 12 and 20 weeks to ensure safe and legal abortions, a basic right for women urged by at least two international pacts Thailand has signed.

Bangkok Post · Sep 29, 2022

Supreme Court starts new term in political spotlight, tilted right

WASHINGTON — An empowered conservative majority of the Supreme Court begins a new term next week replete with cases that could reshape how the country considers social issues such as race in elections and higher education, after decisions from the last term brought the justices to the forefront of the…

Tribune News Service · Sep 29, 2022