Lawsuit Filed by Abortion Advocates against Alabama AG over Prosecution Threats on Travel Outside the State

August 1, 2023

An organization supporting individuals seeking out-of-state abortions in the Deep South has filed a lawsuit against Alabama’s Republican Attorney General, accusing him of threatening to prosecute those who assist residents in obtaining abortions outside the state. The Yellowhammer Fund claims that these threats by Attorney General Steve Marshall have created an unlawful chilling effect on …

Texas Refused Her Access to Abortion Services: She Experienced Overwhelming Emotional Distress in Court

July 20, 2023

A group of courageous women in Texas recently stood up in a courthouse to share their heart-wrenching stories of being denied access to abortion care. These powerful testimonies took place in the same state where the fight for nationwide abortion access began over 50 years ago. The courtroom was filled with observers who were moved …

Missouri Resident Empowers House Panel with Account of Her Self-Managed Abortion

July 19, 2023

A woman hailing from Missouri recently appeared before a congressional committee to share the horrifying details of her experience with a self-managed abortion in a state where most abortions are banned. In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, triggering a law in Missouri that implemented one of the strictest abortion bans …

Legal challenges await as Iowa’s 6-week abortion ban is officially signed into law

July 15, 2023

An Iowa measure banning most abortions after approximately six weeks of pregnancy was signed into law on Friday. This decision has left clinics in a frenzy, scrambling to find out-of-state care for many women whose access to abortions has abruptly ended. A judge is currently considering whether to temporarily halt the law. A court hearing …

College Campuses Now Provide Plan B through Vending Machines

July 3, 2023

Are you in need of a Plan B? Look no further than your credit card and enter “B6.” At the University of Washington, a library has introduced a unique vending machine since last November. These machines have been gaining popularity on campuses across the country following the termination of constitutional protections for abortion by the …

Popularity of morning-after pill vending machines surge on college campuses in the post-Roe era

July 2, 2023

In an effort to ensure cheap, discreet, and easily accessible emergency contraceptives, universities across the United States have been installing vending machines that provide items such as ibuprofen, pregnancy tests, and the morning-after pill. This initiative has gained popularity after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn constitutional protections for abortion. With some states enacting …

Indiana Supreme Court affirms near-total abortion ban

June 30, 2023

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 …

Anti-abortion activists shift focus, intensify efforts to persuade public to support their cause

June 25, 2023

The recent Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade was a long-awaited victory for anti-abortion activists. However, it also marked a turning point for those hoping to see the landmark decision protecting access to abortion overturned. Pro-life groups had been preparing for this ruling for years, understanding that the battle extends beyond the courts and …

Hochul Enacts Legislative Measure Safeguarding Doctors’ Legal Liability When Dispensing Abortion Pills Across State Borders

June 25, 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York (D) demonstrated her commitment to women’s reproductive rights by signing a bill on Friday that provides legal protection for doctors who offer abortion care to patients in other states. This groundbreaking law focuses on the use of telehealth to facilitate abortion access and shields doctors from facing legal action …

Pence Expands Anti-Abortion Stance on Dobbs Anniversary, Emphasizing Adoption Support

June 25, 2023

Former Vice President Mike Pence delivered a speech at the Lincoln Memorial to mark the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned the constitutional right to abortion. Pence expressed his strong belief in anti-abortion issues, stating that being “pro-life” means supporting adoption. He praised the court’s …