Why has Arizona re-enacted a 160-year-old abortion ban? State court’s ruling could have far-reaching implications for women’s healthcare and the November elections. Al Jazeera · Apr 10, 2024
Arizona’s top court allows near-total 1864 abortion ban to go into effect The conservative-stacked court ruled 4-2 that the century-old law would be ‘enforceable’ within 14 days of the ruling. Al Jazeera · Apr 9, 2024
Arizona Supreme Court Allows State to Enforce 19th Century Law Banning Almost All Abortions The 1864 law forbids the procedure be conducted even in cases of rape or incest, the only exception being if the mother's life is in danger Latin Times · Apr 9, 2024
"Discriminatory" maps remain for 2024 Appeal delays mean some elections will take place using maps that have been challenged as discriminatory Salon · Apr 4, 2024
Florida's abortion fight is headed to voters after court allows for a 6-week ban Florida is at the center of the fight over abortion. As the state faces new restrictions and a November ballot question on abortion rights, Democrats see potential where they haven't in years. WEKU · Apr 3, 2024
Biden denounces Florida abortion ruling as ‘outrageous’ as state vote looms US state’s Supreme Court upheld a 15-week abortion ban, but also allowed a ballot measure on abortion access to proceed. Al Jazeera · Apr 2, 2024
Democrats Hit Trump On Abortion In Key US Election States Democrats blitzed target states Tuesday with a campaign to mobilize voters on reproductive rights ahead of November's US election, highlighting efforts by Donald Trump and the Republicans to curb abortion access. International Business Times · Apr 2, 2024
Biden Slams 'Outrageous' Florida Abortion Ruling US President Joe Biden criticized Tuesday an "outrageous" Florida supreme court ruling that paved the way for six-week abortion ban, seizing on an issue that the Democrat hopes could boost his reelection chances. International Business Times · Apr 2, 2024
Key US Supreme Court Cases For Current Term The US Supreme Court is set to hear major cases with far-reaching implications for the country, addressing controversial issues and shaping future policies. Top News · Mar 29, 2024
19th Century law versus bodily autonomy Abortion opponents are citing the Comstock Act to stop "abortion pill trafficking." Experts say that's nonsense Salon · Mar 28, 2024
US Supreme Court Skeptical Of Restrictions On Abortion Pill The US Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared poised to reject restrictions imposed by a lower court on an abortion pill widely used in the United States to terminate pregnancies. International Business Times · Mar 27, 2024
Pro-Life Leaders Criticize FDA Over Abortion Pill Safety Concerns Pro-life leaders criticize FDA's changes to mifepristone access, while pro-choice advocates defend the drug's safety and importance in reproductive health.... Top News · Mar 26, 2024
US Supreme Court hears arguments in abortion pill case U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday did not appear ready to limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone, in a case that could have far-reaching implications for millions of American women and for scores of drugs regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. France 24 · Mar 26, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court takes up Texas case challenging abortion pill access A majority of Supreme Court justices seemed open to keeping mifepristone, a common abortion-inducing drug, on the market despite a Texas ruling revoking its FDA approval. The Texas Tribune · Mar 26, 2024
Ballotpedia · Mar 25, 2024 All candidates for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge — David Schenck (R) and Holly Taylor (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
Top News · Mar 25, 2024 US Supreme Court Abortion Pill Battle Over Science Claims The US Supreme Court is in a contentious debate over FDA regulations on the abortion pill, with conflicting scientific claims. This case has broader implic...
Top News · Mar 22, 2024 Trump Vows To Fight 4 Million Judgment In Supreme Court Former President Trump challenges a 4 million judgment, appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court amid criticism from AG James.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 22, 2024 How plans for a West Texas drag show turned into a war over the First Amendment In the staunchly conservative Panhandle, LGBTQ+ Texans say political and legal battles overlook their humanity.
Top News · Mar 22, 2024 Boston Marathon Bomber's Death Sentence Under Review For Bias Federal appeals court orders investigation into juror bias in Boston Marathon bomber's trial, potentially impacting Tsarnaev's death sentence.
Texas Observer · Mar 21, 2024 An Open Letter to Richard Linklater on Our Texas Death Penalty Capital punishment ensnares us all in a labyrinth of our own making, as "God Save Texas: Hometown Prison" poignantly reveals.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 21, 2024 U.S. Supreme Court hears Texas case on politically motivated arrests Former Castle Hills Council Member Sylvia Gonzalez sued the city after police arrested her for tampering with government records, which she said was in retaliation for her criticism of the city manager.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 20, 2024 Disagreement and confusion on display in hearing over Texas’ new immigration law The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments about whether to allow back into effect a law allowing state and local authorities to deport migrants.
The Texas Tribune · Mar 19, 2024 Supreme Court permits Texas police to arrest people who illegally cross the border as the SB 4 legal clash continues The ruling allows Texas to start enforcing SB 4 while a lawsuit over its constitutionality remains pending before a federal appeals court.
Top News · Mar 19, 2024 U.S. Supreme Court Allows Texas To Enforce Migrant Arrest Law U.S. Supreme Court allows Texas law permitting migrant arrests, sparking state vs. federal immigration authority debate.
Ballotpedia · Mar 19, 2024 Voters in North Dakota to decide on congressional age limit ballot initiative on June 11 A citizen-initiated ballot measure to establish an age limit for congressional members is on the ballot in North Dakota’s primary election on June 11, 2024.