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US abortion rights ruling ‘sad day for court and country’, says Joe Biden

PRESIDENT Joe Biden has said “it’s a sad day for the court and the country” after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade – the landmark…

The National (Scotland)

Women's right to abortion overturned by US Supreme Court

Right wing majority of the US Supreme Court votes to overturn right to abortion in a ruling expected to disproportionately affect minority women

Chronicle Live

Women’s online data could be used against them now that Roe v. Wade is overturned

Based on what’s already known about privacy incursions by law enforcement, it’s likely that women will be more squarely in the crosshairs of digital forensics now that Roe has been overturned.

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From joy to anger, faith leaders react to Roe's reversal

Religious Americans are deeply divided in their views on abortion

The Independent UK

Supreme Court justices dispute whether Roe v. Wade ruling extends to other rights

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court decision ending the constitutional right to abortion established by Roe v. Wade in 1973 has put other hard-won rights at risk, including the rights to same-sex marriage and contraception.

Tribune News Service

Anti-abortion leader: Next step is overturning Roe in states, Congress

SBA List's president Marjorie Dannenfelser tells Axios she wants to carry out the decision "in every state and in every legislature, including the Congress."”

Axios

With Roe dead, some fear rollback of LGBTQ and other rights

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision allowing states to ban abortion is stirring alarm among LGBTQ advocates

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Roe v. Wade was overturned, but who even gets abortions in South Carolina? This is what state figures show

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, but women currently can still have abortions in South Carolina, though the state prohibits them after 20 weeks and imposes other restrictions.

Tribune News Service

Advocates mobilize as abortion bans take effect - Roll Call

The impact of the Supreme Court’s decision was immediate: By afternoon, at least eight states had banned abortion with limited exceptions.

Roll Call

Abortion ruling exposes deep chasm over the issue in the US

Americans are reacting with anger, joy, fear and confusion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade

The Independent UK

America's religious communities are divided over the issue of abortion: 5 essential reads

Since the first indications that the U.S. Supreme Court could overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, following a leaked draft opinion on May 2, 2022, religious leaders from many denominations have been working to preserve access to abortion care, even as others prayed for Roe to indeed be overruled.…

The Conversation

American U. Law Students Investigated for "Harassment" for Insulting Comments About Abortion in Group Chat

The complaining student alleged the students' remarks were "harassing and threatening" him because of his conservative "political affiliation" and his "religious beliefs."

Reason

What is Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization? How one Mississippi lawsuit overturned abortion rights

One case threatens a landmark Supreme Court decision

The Independent UK

States Can't Ban Out-of-State Travel To Get Abortions, Writes Kavanaugh

He also nixes the idea that states could "retroactively impose liability or punishment for an abortion that occurred before today's decision takes effect."

Reason

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Abortion profoundly shaped the lives and work of these 8 Illinois women. Here are their stories.

CHICAGO — In summer 1966, 17-year-old Leta Dally and her mother were driven by a stranger to an undisclosed location on Chicago’s South Side, where the recent high school graduate had an illegal abortion.

The Independent UK

‘One of the darkest days for women’s rights’ – Nicola Sturgeon on Roe v Wade

The US Supreme Court today struck down Roe v Wade, overturning the constitutional right to abortion for millions of women.

Tribune News Service

Which states are likely to eliminate or severely restrict abortion post Roe v. Wade?

Roe v. Wade made abortion legal in the U.S. with restrictions implemented by states. These are the locations that would likely restrict abortion access with an overturned Roe v. Wade decision according to predictions by the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.

Tribune News Service

With Roe v. Wade overturned, those seeking abortion will turn to Maryland

BALTIMORE — The Supreme Court upended a half-century of precedent Friday when it overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that made abortion a constitutional right, shifting the onus to states such as Maryland to provide services.

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What Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade means for abortion in Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas — With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Texas is set to further limit access to abortions in a state that already has one of the most restrictive abortion laws.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Ending Roe is a pure exercise of Republican power, wielded to reduce women’s freedom and equality

Freedom and equality have expanded enormously over the course of American history, which makes the ending of a constitutional right virtually unprecedented.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Letting states outlaw abortion will harm women and, in turn, US health outcomes

Returning the determination of abortion legality to the states will, without question, harm economically disadvantaged women and further compound health disparities.

Manchester Evening News

The number of abortions in Greater Manchester grows as US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade

Leading doctors are calling for the introduction of 'safe access zones' around abortion clinics to protect patients and staff

The Guardian - UK

‘Blood on their hands’: world’s medics condemn US overturn of abortion rights

Statement signed by more than 100 global healthcare groups says US court decision ‘will cost lives for years to come’

Reason

From Rabbi Michael Simon (Temple Beth Kodesh) on Abortion, Judaism, and Religious Exemptions

As readers know, I've been interested in the question of abortion and religious exemption claims (see this May 9 post), so when I saw this item by Rabbi Simon, I found it much worth passing along. Rabbi Simon had been a lawyer for 20 years before becoming a full-time rabbi,…

The Independent UK

Legal battles likely as divided states grapple with abortion

The Supreme Court's decision to end the constitutional right to abortion likely will lead to legal battles as already divided states grapple with the new landscape of abortion access

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