Idaho petitions US Supreme Court for near-total abortion ban approval

Idaho Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Halt Abortion Ruling Idaho officials have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily stop a federal judge’s decision blocking the state’s near-total abortion ban. This comes after a legal challenge by Democratic President Joe Biden’s administration. Sparked by the state’s Republican leaders, the request seeks to pause U.S. District …

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Top 5 States Where the Abortion Debate Will Heat Up Next

The ongoing battle for abortion rights has Ohio on the map, as it advocates hope to replicate their success in other states. Ohioans recently approved a proposed amendment fortifying abortion protections in the state. This victory has energized advocates in Nevada, Arizona, and Florida, potentially influencing voters in the critical 2024 presidential election year. As …

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Italy Takes a Stand Against Its Harmful Culture of Violence Against Women – POLITICO

Click play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. ROME — The brutal killing of a 22-year-old student in Italy, allegedly by her ex-boyfriend, has sparked a nationwide outcry. Even the country’s most entrenched political rivals — hard-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and left-wing opposition party leader Elly Schlein — have set aside …

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Understanding Efforts to Restrict Abortion Access Across State Lines

A recent decision from a federal judge and the U.S. Department of Justice has revealed their firm stance against state attempts to restrict support for individuals seeking abortions across state lines. These events in Idaho, along with federal intervention in an Alabama lawsuit, don’t offer a final resolution but may provide insight into the potential …

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Ohio GOP Lawmakers Seek to Limit Judicial Interpretation of Abortion Rights with Proposed Bill: Issue 1

In an effort to contest the recently passed abortion rights amendment, several Republican lawmakers are aiming to strip the judicial branch of its authority to interpret the amendment. This move comes after Ohio voters approved protections for abortion and other reproductive rights on Tuesday with a 57-43% vote in favor. Despite the public’s support, the …

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Ohio Republicans Take Aim at Judiciary Over Issue 1 Abortion Measure

Ohio Republicans Threaten to Strip State Courts of Authority to Review Abortion Measure Ohio Republicans are in a heated battle to diminish state courts’ power to review cases related to Issue 1, the ballot measure that was recently approved by voters, establishing a right to abortion in the state constitution. In a press release on …

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Ohio Voters Approve Amendment Ensuring Access to Abortion Rights

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Amid the overturned Roe v. Wade landscape, Ohio voters have sanctioned a constitutional amendment to ensure access to abortion and other reproductive health care options, marking another win for abortion rights activists. Ohio now stands as the seventh state to uphold abortion access at the state level post the landmark court …

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