Roe v. Wade

  • New Law Allows Arizona Doctors To Perform Abortions In California Amid Legal Uncertainty

    Under a new law signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom, Arizona doctors can temporarily come to California to perform abortions for their patients. This legislation aims to provide an option for legal abortions to Arizonans amid the reinstatement of a near-total abortion ban in Arizona. The recent Arizona Supreme Court decision reactivated a long-dormant 1864…

  • Louisiana Politician Says Survivors Of Rape, Like Her Mom, Should Be Allowed Abortions

    State Representative Delisha Boyd of Louisiana is pushing for changes in the state’s abortion laws, drawing from her own family’s painful history. Boyd’s mother, who was raped at 15 and became pregnant with Boyd, struggled with limited options due to abortion being illegal at the time. Boyd’s advocacy aims to prevent similar situations for young…

  • In Tennessee, Lawmakers Pass Bill To Require Anti-Abortion Video In Public Schools

    In a move that has further sparked controversy and divided opinions about abortion rights, Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill that would require public school students to watch a video on fetal development produced by an anti-abortion group, or an equivalent alternative. The legislation is now awaiting approval from Republican Governor Bill Lee. The bill,…

  • Supreme Court Oral Arguments Hint Outcome on Mifepristone Case

    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…

  • Roe v. Wade (1973): Understanding the Landmark Supreme Court Case on Abortion Rights

    Roe v. Wade is a landmark Supreme Court case that has shaped the landscape of abortion rights in the United States since its decision in 1973. This case, along with its companion case Doe v. Bolton, established a woman’s constitutional right to access abortion services. However, the legal and social debates surrounding this decision have…

  • These Are The Key Takeaways From Tuesday’s Landmark Hearing At The Supreme Court On Abortion Medication

    The U.S. Supreme Court, less than two years after overturning the federal right to an abortion established by Roe v. Wade, is once again embroiled in a critical case regarding abortion. At the center of the current debate is the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to loosen restrictions on mifepristone, a drug commonly used…

  • This is What’s At Stake In Tuesday’s Arguments At The Supreme Court About Abortion Medication

    It’s a big day as the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on access to abortion medication Tuesday, March 26! It’s a case that could have significant implications for abortion access in the United States. At the center of the case is the medication mifepristone, which is a key component of medication abortions and…

  • Alabama Supreme Court’s Frozen Embryo Ruling: 5 Shocking Implications Uncovered

    The recent ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court declaring frozen embryos as children and holding individuals liable for their destruction has sent shockwaves through the realm of reproductive medicine in the United States. This landmark decision not only impacts the future of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments in Alabama but also raises significant legal and…

  • Alabama Supreme Court Declares Frozen Embryos “Children” in Landmark Ruling

    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…

  • Arguments For And Against Abortion: The Constitutional Conflicts

    The issue at hand revolves around the constitutionality of a Texas law that restricts abortions, permitting them only if deemed “necessary” to save the life of the mother. Proponents of upholding Roe v. Wade argue that the Texas law infringes upon the right to privacy recognized in Griswold, which protected the decision whether or not…