In a significant legal development, the Georgia Supreme Court reinstated the state’s near-ban on abortions while it reviews an appeal from the Attorney General’s office. This order comes just a week after Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney ruled that Georgia’s prohibition of abortions after approximately six weeks is unconstitutional, infringing on privacy rights…
In a pivotal legal battle with profound implications, the U.S. Supreme Court heard nearly two hours of oral arguments on Tuesday regarding a case seeking to ban the FDA-approved abortion drug, mifepristone. The majority of justices expressed skepticism toward the arguments presented by the plaintiffs, the Alliance For Hippocratic Medicine, suggesting potential implications for Black…
In a controversial decision that reverberates beyond state lines, the Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos, created through in vitro fertilization (IVF), are to be legally considered “children” under Alabama law. The ruling, handed down on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, has ignited debates over reproductive rights and healthcare access. The case in question…
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