Bette Midler says women should ‘refuse to have sex with men’ to protest Texas abortion law
"Why do #antivaxxers and #antimaskers get to live the ‘my body, my choice’ life, but pregnant women are not allowed to?" wrote Midler. "How is this fair?"
"Why do #antivaxxers and #antimaskers get to live the ‘my body, my choice’ life, but pregnant women are not allowed to?" wrote Midler. "How is this fair?"
Arizona abortion foes mulling steps after Supreme Court ruling
The law directly conflicts with Roe. v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case in which the court ruled women have a constitutional right to a pre-viability abortion.
The law directly conflicts with Roe. v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case in which the court ruled women have a constitutional right to a pre-viability abortion.
Biden condemns Texas abortion law, 'blatantly violates' the constitution
Biden said the law “blatantly violates” constitutional rights.
Biden said the law “blatantly violates” constitutional rights.
Texas law banning most abortions takes effect after Supreme Court stays silent
The Texas law bans abortions around six weeks and authorizes private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone involved in facilitating abortions.
The Texas law bans abortions around six weeks and authorizes private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone involved in facilitating abortions.
Lawsuit seeks to block Arizona ban on Down syndrome abortion
"You have a constitutional right to an abortion, and that right does not take into account your reason for having an abortion," said Emily Nestler, senior counsel at the Center for Reproductive Rights. "Politicians should not get to interrogate people’s reasons for seeking an abortion."
"You have a constitutional right to an abortion, and that right does not take into account your reason for having an abortion," said Emily Nestler, senior counsel at the Center for Reproductive Rights. "Politicians should not get to interrogate people’s reasons for seeking an abortion."
Mississippi argues Supreme Court should overturn Roe v. Wade ruling
Mississippi is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
Mississippi is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
Supreme Court agrees to hear Mississippi's abortion ban in case that could lead to rollback of rights
The Supreme Court's order sets up a showdown over abortion with a more conservative court seemingly ready to dramatically alter nearly 50 years of rulings on abortion rights.
The Supreme Court's order sets up a showdown over abortion with a more conservative court seemingly ready to dramatically alter nearly 50 years of rulings on abortion rights.
Arizona State Legislature approves abortion ban for genetic issues
Republicans in the Arizona State Legislature have approved a bill that will ban abortion if a woman is only seeking it because the fetus has a genetic abnormality.
Republicans in the Arizona State Legislature have approved a bill that will ban abortion if a woman is only seeking it because the fetus has a genetic abnormality.
Arizona bill that aims to ban abortion for genetic issues revived with minor changes
GOP lawmakers at the Arizona State Legislature have made changes to an anti-abortion bill after a GOP senator voted against the measure earlier in April.
GOP lawmakers at the Arizona State Legislature have made changes to an anti-abortion bill after a GOP senator voted against the measure earlier in April.
Abortion ban for genetic issues fails in Arizona State Senate
GOP lawmakers in the Arizona State Senate failed to approve an abortion bill that would have banned abortion based on genetic abnormalities.
GOP lawmakers in the Arizona State Senate failed to approve an abortion bill that would have banned abortion based on genetic abnormalities.
Arizona House OKs bill banning abortion for genetic issues
The Republican-controlled Arizona House on April 1 approved a sweeping abortion bill that makes it a felony for a doctor to terminate a pregnancy because the child has a survivable genetic abnormality.
The Republican-controlled Arizona House on April 1 approved a sweeping abortion bill that makes it a felony for a doctor to terminate a pregnancy because the child has a survivable genetic abnormality.
State Senate committee advances proposal that would ban nearly all abortions in Arizona
The amendment to House Bill 2140, which was passed by a Senate committee on March 31, would ban nearly all abortions because a heartbeat can often be detected as early as six weeks before many women know they are pregnant, and does not make an exception for cases of rape or incest.
The amendment to House Bill 2140, which was passed by a Senate committee on March 31, would ban nearly all abortions because a heartbeat can often be detected as early as six weeks before many women know they are pregnant, and does not make an exception for cases of rape or incest.
Arizona bill banning abortion for genetic issues in trouble
A Republican member of the Arizona House says a proposal goes too far by banning doctors from providing abortion care to women who have a fetus that can't survive.
A Republican member of the Arizona House says a proposal goes too far by banning doctors from providing abortion care to women who have a fetus that can't survive.
Arkansas governor signs legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state.
Arizona State Senate approves anti-abortion bill
The Arizona State Senate has approved a measure that will ban abortions due to Down Syndrome or other genetic abnormalities.
The Arizona State Senate has approved a measure that will ban abortions due to Down Syndrome or other genetic abnormalities.
Arizona Senate advances anti-abortion legislation
In addition to banning abortions in Arizona because of fetal disabilities, the bill would make it a felony for a doctor to perform an abortion for that reason and allow a father or maternal grandparents to sue on behalf of the fetus.
In addition to banning abortions in Arizona because of fetal disabilities, the bill would make it a felony for a doctor to perform an abortion for that reason and allow a father or maternal grandparents to sue on behalf of the fetus.
SC law banning most abortions suspended by federal judge 1 day after passing
South Carolina’s new law banning most abortions was suspended by a federal judge Friday on its second day in effect.
South Carolina’s new law banning most abortions was suspended by a federal judge Friday on its second day in effect.
GOP-controlled Arizona Legislature advancing anti-abortion measures
Republicans in the Arizona Legislature advanced a pair of bills on Feb. 18 backed by anti-abortion groups — one that would make the procedure illegal if the mother sought it because of a fetal disability and a second that would send $3 million to a program designed to persuade young women not to seek an abortion.
Republicans in the Arizona Legislature advanced a pair of bills on Feb. 18 backed by anti-abortion groups — one that would make the procedure illegal if the mother sought it because of a fetal disability and a second that would send $3 million to a program designed to persuade young women not to seek an abortion.
South Carolina House passes bill to ban nearly all abortions after Democrats walk out in protest
Democrats in the South Carolina House of Representatives walked out to protest a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in the state. The bill is expected to pass easily and will head to the governor for his signature.
Democrats in the South Carolina House of Representatives walked out to protest a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in the state. The bill is expected to pass easily and will head to the governor for his signature.
Arizona Senate panel OKs ban on abortions for genetic problems
The measure adds a slew of other provisions to the state's already tough anti-abortion laws.
The measure adds a slew of other provisions to the state's already tough anti-abortion laws.