Abortion rights groups in Ohio have submitted over 700,000 signatures in an effort to put a measure on the November 7 ballot that would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution. The minimum requirement to place a ballot measure is 413,446 signatures, which will be certified by the state’s secretary of state to ensure there …
North Carolina’s 12-week abortion ban will partially take effect on Saturday, following a federal judge’s temporary block of one provision of the law. U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles blocked a provision that required doctors to document the existence of a pregnancy in the uterus when prescribing or administering abortion drugs until July 14. However, the …
Indiana’s near-total abortion ban has been validated by the state’s top court, which has lifted a preliminary injunction that had previously blocked the law. Justice Derek Molter, writing for three of the five Supreme Court justices, stated that while the Constitution protects a woman’s right to an abortion necessary for her life or health, the …
A groundbreaking research paper released on Thursday has revealed a direct link between Texas’ abortion ban and an increase of 9,799 live births in the state. This study confirms the predictions made by researchers about the impact of the bill when it was passed. The Texas Legislature passed a bill in September 2021, effectively prohibiting …
South Carolina’s “heartbeat” abortion ban faced the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, with state attorneys arguing that the law should be allowed to take effect by reversing a lower court’s order. The law, signed by Gov. Henry McMaster last month, prohibits abortions after an ultrasound detects cardiac activity, typically around six weeks. However, a judge …
This is the third installment of a comprehensive examination exploring the consequences of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which was brought about by the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization last June. As the 2022 midterm elections resulted in losses for Republican candidates in crucial swing states, those running for …
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expressed surprise when former President Trump criticized the state’s six-week abortion ban as “too harsh.” In an interview with CBN News, DeSantis mentioned that he expected Trump, being a Florida resident, to commend the passage of the heartbeat bill, a long-awaited victory for pro-lifers. However, Trump never acknowledged the bill and …