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A New York federal judge has ordered Amazon.com (AMZN.O) to comply with a subpoena from a U.S. civil rights agency investigating claims that the online retailer discriminated against pregnant warehouse workers. U.S. District Judge Lorna Schofield in Manhattan late Thursday rejected Amazon’s claims that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) subpoena was too broad and…
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Florida has made a groundbreaking move by becoming the first state to legalize the performance of cesarean sections (C-sections) outside of hospital settings. This decision, propelled by a private equity-owned physicians group, aims to provide pregnant women with more affordable options and a more intimate birthing experience. The legislation, signed into law this spring, permits…
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A recently spotlighted statute in Missouri is causing a stir, particularly among legal circles and advocacy groups, as it restricts divorce proceedings for pregnant individuals, even in cases of domestic violence. The law, originating in 1973, mandates that individuals seeking divorce must disclose their pregnancy status. In effect, pregnant petitioners are barred from legally ending…
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Florida’s ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, which went into effect today, Wednesday, May 1, has sparked concerns among doctors and advocates about the impact on women’s access to essential healthcare. Dr. Leah Roberts, a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist, expressed worries about the anti-abortion laws enacted by Florida and other states,…
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In a heart-wrenching saga that illustrates the complexities surrounding abortion laws, a 13-year-old rape victim in Mississippi, has given birth amid confusion over the state’s stringent abortion ban. The girl, referred to as Ashley to protect her identity, has given birth to a baby boy named Peanut and the story of the young mom and…
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The Kentucky Senate has made a significant decision, voting in favor of granting the right to collect child support during pregnancy. The bill, known as Senate Bill 110, secured a decisive victory with a 36-2 vote, as reported by @ABCNews. Under this proposed legislation, parents would be allowed to retroactively seek child support payments for…
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The WH-LAIR Case Study below illustrates how civil legal aid supports federal efforts to serve the low-income and other vulnerable populations in various areas. It contain descriptions of common challenges faced by vulnerable populations, examples of federal responses to these challenges, and concrete examples of the ways in which civil legal aid meaningfully supports federal…
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