With abortion in jeopardy, minority women have most to lose A draft Supreme Court opinion suggesting the right to abortion will be overturned is highlighting the risk to Black and Hispanic women The Independent UK · May 4, 2022
Justices' views on abortion in their own words and votes When a draft of the opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito in the Mississippi abortion case was leaked late Monday, the potential outcome — the overruling of Roe v The Independent UK · May 4, 2022
Abortion politics lead to power struggles over family planning grants BOZEMAN, Mont. — In a busy downtown coffee shop, a drawing of a ski lift with intrauterine devices for chairs draws the eyes of sleepy customers getting their morning underway with a caffeine jolt. Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022
‘Barreling at us’: Leaked Supreme Court draft turbocharges abortion activism for midterms Activists on both sides of the abortion debate have spent months planning for a blockbuster Supreme Court ruling this year on Roe v. Wade. None of those plans anticipated the particular jolt on Monday night, when a leaked draft opinion signaled a decisive end to the decadeslong precedent. Los Angeles Times · May 4, 2022
Mary McNamara: Silent majority of Americans who support abortion rights just learned the danger of silence Here we go again. Los Angeles Times · May 4, 2022
Michigan attorney general: Dismiss Planned Parenthood abortion case; Whitmer's suit should take precedence DETROIT — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Tuesday reiterated her refusal to prosecute physicians or women under the state's abortion ban, but criticized a lawsuit filed against her department seeking to overturn the 1931 ban. Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022
Whitmer says she'll 'fight like hell' for abortion access in Michigan after court leak WASHINGTON — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said her work challenging Michigan's 1931 ban on abortion in state court is "more important than ever" after a leaked draft opinion showed the U.S. Supreme Court initially has voted to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022
States prepare for patchwork of abortion laws - Roll Call The leaked draft decision has mobilized lawmakers, advocacy groups and others scrambling with how to protect or limit abortion access. Roll Call · May 3, 2022
With Roe v. Wade hanging in the balance, California gears up for a fight California officials and abortion providers spoke out Monday night against a purported draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion that was leaked to Politico and seemed to signal that the nation’s highest court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade — a move that would allow states to outlaw abortion. Los Angeles Times · May 3, 2022
Leaked draft abortion decision recasts 2022 political realm WASHINGTON — Cameras were already set up in front of the Supreme Court building Tuesday morning, waiting for more protests, after Politico reported on a leaked draft decision in a Mississippi case that indicates the justices had voted to overturn long-standing abortion rulings — including Roe v. Wade. Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022
‘An abomination’: Pelosi leads outcry on supreme court draft abortion ruling Speaker warns scrapping Roe v Wade would be ‘greatest restriction of rights in the past 50 years’ as AOC calls for Senate reform The Guardian - US · May 3, 2022
Leaked draft abortion decision recasts 2022 political realm - Roll Call The leaked draft Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade quickly recast the politics of the 2022 midterms. Roll Call · May 3, 2022
Federal judge extends ban on new Kentucky abortion law A federal judge in Kentucky has extended a temporary ban on the enforcement of a new state abortion law The Independent UK · May 2, 2022
Emergency contraception marks a new battle line in Texas COLLEGE STATION, Texas — “Mysterious Dolphin” needed an emergency contraception pill dropped off on a porch outside of town. Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022
Salon · May 1, 2022 Emergency contraception battle in Texas Grassroots organizers are employing stealth tactics to help young women get emergency contraception
Tribune News Service · Apr 30, 2022 Connecticut Senate passes abortion bill after emotional debate; Gov. Lamont pledges signature HARTFORD, Conn. — With a major U.S. Supreme Court ruling months away, the state Senate debated emotionally Friday night before approving a key abortion bill that would be the most far-reaching in Connecticut in the past 32 years.
Salon · Apr 30, 2022 Oklahoma abortion providers sue "Unless these abortion bans are stopped, Oklahomans will be robbed of the freedom to control their own bodies and futures," said one reproductive rights advocate.
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022 As US abortion access wanes, this doctor travels to fill a void Dr Shelly Tien, a maternal-foetal medicine specialist, travels across state lines to provide abortions in places with limited abortion access
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022 Abortion rights advocates to challenge Oklahoma’s ‘devastating’ 6-week abortion ban The measure will take effect immediately once signed into law by Republican Governor Kevin Stitt, who has pledged to ‘outlaw’ abortion care in the state
WEKU · Apr 27, 2022 Ky. provider resumes abortions up to 22 weeks, joins federal lawsuit Ky. provider resumes abortions up to 22 weeks, joins federal lawsuit
Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2022 Amid US abortion crackdown, California seeks to be a ‘sanctuary’ If Roe v Wade falls, 26 states are likely to ban abortion and millions will need to cross state lines to access care.
WEKU · Apr 25, 2022 Ky. abortion provider seeks clarification on 15-week ban Ky. abortion provider seeks clarification on 15-week ban
Axios · Apr 24, 2022 Fight for abortion rights moves to state ballots Twenty ballot measures addressing reproductive rights are in process for this year.
WEKU · Apr 21, 2022 Kentucky abortion law blocked in win for clinics Kentucky abortion law blocked in win for clinics
Axios · Apr 21, 2022 Federal judge temporarily blocks Kentucky's 15-week abortion ban The law, which doesn't allow exceptions for rape or incest, caused Kentucky's two abortion providers to stop offering the procedure.