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Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar again in the spotlight fighting the conservative Supreme Court on abortion
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/solicitor-general-elizabeth-prelogar-idaho-abortion/
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Tennessee case challenges abortion ban: 3 takeaways from arguments: A three-judge panel in Tennessee heard arguments Thursday in a case seeking to have the ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4577547-tennessee-abortion-ban-hearing/
CBN reduces banks’ LDR to 50%: The LDR is used to assess a bank's liquidity by comparing a bank's total loans to its total deposits within the same ...
premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/687137-cbn-reduces-banks-ldr-to-50.html
The Best Way to Protect Abortion Is by State Constitution: State by state, as in Arizona and Florida, pro-choice voters are recreating Roe’s protections ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/the-best-way-to-protect-abortion-is-by-state-constitution.html
Honduras referred to UN human rights committee over total abortion ban: Petition filed on behalf of woman known as as Fausia, who underwent a forced pregnancy ...
theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/24/honduras-referred-to-un-human-rights-committee-over-total-abortion-ban
How Trump could undo California’s abortion, trans health protections: California, a self-declared haven for transgender people and abortion access ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/trump-california-sanctuary-abortion-trans-19406199.php
The Danger of Being Pregnant in Texas: How 15 women sued their home state to save abortion rights for everyone.
elle.com/culture/career-politics/a44200896/texas-abortion-rights/
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Election Stakes Surge as Florida Supreme Court Puts Abortion on the Ballot: "Floridians will have the opportunity to reclaim their bodily autonomy and ...
commondreams.org/news/florida-abortion-law
Since abortion ban, Louisiana's pregnant patients face riskier procedures, delayed care
axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/04/03/louisiana-roe-v-wade-abortion-ban-pregnancy-risk
A ‘divinely created’ being: States try to define fetal personhood: Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, nearly two dozen states have considered legislation ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/29/fetal-personhood-laws-states-abortion/
Abortion rights across the US: we track where laws stand in every state: Abortion is now banned in 14 states, while two have banned abortion past roughly six ...
theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2023/nov/10/state-abortion-laws-us
Texas medical board proposes guidance for exceptions to abortion bans: The board has not yet voted on adopting the guidance.
abcnews.go.com/US/texas-medical-board-proposes-guidance-exceptions-abortion-bans/story
After abortion ban, US state sees substandard pregnancy care
thecentralvirginian.com/news/national/after-abortion-ban-us-state-sees-substandard-pregnancy-care/article_12f97862-589a-5ddf-9f80-bbb7e566a212.html
The anti-gender movement explained: How the threat to women’s and LGBTQ+ rights is spreading around the world
cnn.com/interactive/asequals/asequals/anti-gender-equality-threat-explained-as-equals-intl-cmd/
Macron to seal right to abortion into French constitution on International Women’s Day
france24.com/en/live-news/20240308-france-s-macron-to-seal-abortion-becoming-constitutional-right
Quick Glance: Historic Moment: Right to Abortion Added to French Constitution
- France becomes the first country to explicitly protect the right to abortion in its constitution.
- The ceremony to formally change the constitution was held in Paris on International Women's Day.
- President Macron emphasized the importance of women's rights progress for mankind.
- The French government aims to push for better safeguards for abortion under EU law.
How 'fetal personhood' in Alabama's IVF ruling evolved from fringe to mainstream: To those who have watched how certain elements of the anti-abortion campaign ...
npr.org/2024/03/14/1238102768/fetal-personhood-alabama-ivf
Alabama lawmakers approve finalized IVF protection bill: Both chambers of the Alabama Legislature passed a finalized Republican-proposed bill intended to protect ...
nbcnews.com/politics/alabama-lawmakers-ivf-protection-bill-vote-rcna141710
Quick Glance: Legal Action Against Alabama Clinic Following IVF Incident
- A couple from Florida has filed a lawsuit against an IVF clinic in Alabama, which was at the center of a pivotal decision by the state's Supreme Court that classified frozen embryos as children.
- The Supreme Court's ruling in Alabama raised significant concerns among doctors and IVF patients, who feared potential liability for the destruction of frozen embryos.
- Another lawsuit involves a fourth couple who experienced the loss of embryos during the 2020 incident, presenting similar circumstances as previous wrongful-death suits.
- Shortly after the Supreme Court's decision, almost half of Alabama's IVF clinics suspended procedures to some extent, with certain clinics halting all treatments while others continued everything except for embryo disposal.
A legal one-off or the ‘next frontier’? What will determine if Alabama’s IVF ruling comes to other states
cnn.com/2024/03/04/politics/ivf-bans-other-states-alabama/
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In a world first, France today became the first country to make abortions a constitutional right. President Emmanuel Macron's government was spurred to action ... Show more trib.al/CXRcXWv
Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are children, imperiling IVF : The ruling from Alabama’s top court could affect the standard of care for IVF patients ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/19/alabama-supreme-court-embryos-children-ivf/
Quick Glance: Trump Supports IVF After Alabama Ruling
- Former President Donald Trump expressed strong support for IVF.
- An Alabama Supreme Court ruling led to suspensions of IVF programs.
- The decision deepens divisions among conservatives over reproductive services.
- Trump and Haley distance themselves from an absolute abortion ban.
Alabama IVF ruling highlights importance of state supreme court races in this year’s US elections
bostonherald.com/2024/03/01/alabama-ivf-ruling-highlights-importance-of-state-supreme-court-races-in-this-years-us-elections/
Alabama abortion ruling 'was not a shock' to activists: The Alabama Supreme Court ruling last week that embryos are people, imperiling in vitro fertilization ...
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/alabama-abortion-ruling-was-not-shock-activists-rcna140032
IVF doctors, patients fearful after Alabama court rules embryos are children: The Alabama Supreme Court ruling that embryos are children could lead to lawsuits ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/ivf-doctors-patients-fearful-alabama-court-rules-embryos-are-children-rcna139636
El Salvador’s Crackdown on Gender Ideology Draws Backlash: President Nayib Bukele's move to eliminate gender ideology from El Salvador's schools ...
ticotimes.net/2024/03/02/el-salvadors-crackdown-on-gender-ideology-draws-backlash
JUST IN: CBN raises interest rate: The committee voted to retain the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) at 45 per cent for commercial banks and adjust the CRR of merchant ...
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JUST IN: CBN raises interest rate: The committee voted to retain the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) at 45 per cent for commercial banks and adjust the CRR of merchant ...
premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/681000-just-in-cbn-raises-interest-rate.html
The Herald’s human rights map of the Americas: From democratic backsliding to abortion rights and racism, these are the issues we’re following around the region
buenosairesherald.com/human-rights/the-heralds-human-rights-map-of-the-americas
Tennessee law denied Allie Phillips an abortion. So she's now running for office: Phillips, 28, never expected to go into politics. But after she got devastating ...
npr.org/2024/02/05/1228326177/abortion-allie-phillips-tennessee-reproductive-rights-pregnancy
Zurawski v. Texas and Clawing Back Abortion Rights in Court: A ruling in Zurawski v. Texas is expected any day. The attorney behind the challenge explains where ...
thecut.com/article/zurawski-v-texas-and-clawing-back-abortion-rights-in-court.html
France enshrines abortion as constitutional right in world first - World News: The French parliament on Monday voted to anchor the right to abortion in the ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/france-enshrines-abortion-as-constitutional-right-in-world-first-191315
Quick Glance: Historic Step: France Protects Right to Abortion
- France becomes the first country to enshrine the right to abortion in its constitution.
- Lawmakers voted to revise the 1958 constitution to ensure women's freedom to have an abortion.
- President Emmanuel Macron praised the move as 'French pride' delivering a 'universal message'.
- The decision to include abortion in the French constitution was influenced by recent events in the US.
Abortion rights movement needs more Latina voices, advocates say: Since Texas enacted new abortion restrictions, Hispanic women's fertility rate soared ...
axios.com/2024/02/06/abortion-ban-restrictions-texas-hispanic-latinas
France Enshrines Abortion As Constitutional Right In World First - Forbes India: A congress of both houses of French parliament, gathered in a special chamber at ...
forbesindia.com/article/lifes/france-enshrines-abortion-as-constitutional-right-in-world-first/91861/1
"It's Been Hell on Earth": Inside Alabama's Fertility Crisis: Following Alabama's ruling on frozen embryos, Marie Claire spoke with women from the South about ...
marieclaire.com/politics/alabama-frozen-embryo-ruling-stories/
Banks' offshore operations to receive a boost: Offshore banking units have been relieved from maintaining cash reserve ratio
thedailystar.net/business/news/banks-offshore-operations-receive-boost-3555766
SBI seeks CRR reduction on green deposits, says chairman Dinesh Khara: Begins assessment of borrowers on ESG norms
business-standard.com/economy/news/sbi-seeks-crr-reduction-on-green-deposits-says-chairman-dinesh-khara-124021600919_1.html
Fact check: Wisconsin’s 20-week limit on abortion access is really not ‘out of bounds’
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/politifactwisconsin/2024/02/09/wisconsins-20-week-limit-on-abortion-access-is-really-not-out-of-bounds-internationally-as-robin-vos/72525947007/
Bidens invite Kate Cox, the Texas woman, at the center of a high-profile abortion case to the State of the Union
nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/bidens-invite-kate-cox-texas-woman-center-high-profile-abortion-case-s-rcna135499
Quick Glance: Bidens Extend Invitation to Kate Cox for State of the Union
- Cox had to travel out of state to undergo an abortion.
- President Joe Biden extended an invitation to Kate Cox, who was denied an emergency abortion by a Texas emergency court.
- Kate Cox left the state to have an abortion for a pregnancy with severe anomalies.
- The president and first lady thanked Cox for her courage and steadfastness in addressing the impact of the extreme abortion ban in Texas.
Appeals Court Rules Texas Hospitals Can Refuse Emergency Abortion Care Even If Patient Risks Death
democracynow.org/2024/1/4/headlines/appeals_court_rules_texas_hospitals_can_refuse_emergency_abortion_care_even_if_patient_risks_death
Court rejects Idaho attempt to dismiss suit seeking expanded medical exceptions to abortion ban
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4382543-rejected-idaho-attmept-dismiss-suit-expanded-medical-exceptions-abortion-ban/
'Jane Roe' is anonymous no more. The very public fight against abortion bans in 2023
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/12/26/1221587212/abortion-year-in-review-2023-jane-roe-kate-cox
CBN adopts new cash reserve measure: CBN said that it is stopping daily Cash Reserve Ratio debits and will be adopting an updated Cash Reserve Requirement ...
punchng.com/cbn-adopts-new-cash-reserve-measure/
Alejandro Del Angel's 'Rome Carnival' comes to Istanbul with symphony orchestra: Renowned for his charismatic presence on stage and dazzling vocal performances ...
dailysabah.com/arts/events/alejandro-del-angels-rome-carnival-comes-to-istanbul-with-symphony-orchestra
5 things to know about the latest abortion case in Texas: The case involves just one abortion, but it's likely to have wider implications in the state with some ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/12/13/1218953788/texas-abortion-ban-supreme-court-kate-cox
Quick Glance: Lack of Compassion in Abortion Discourse
- The abortion discourse has led to a lack of compassion in society.
- We have ceased to consider those seeking abortion as parents or as individuals doing their best given the circumstances.
- Many individuals will use the story of the Kate Cox family as a basis for further debating abortion.
- Others will undoubtedly pass judgment if the family even considers ending the life of their unborn child.
Want to see what Republicans want for abortion rights nationally? Look at Texas.: Texas' abortion laws are so draconian, 31-year-old Kate Cox had to get a judge ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2023/12/10/texas-abortion-case-judge-permission-healthcare-decisions/71851981007/
Quick Glance: Legal Action for Abortion Rights in Kentucky
- A woman in Kentucky is demanding the right to have an abortion through a legal action.
- The ban on abortions in Kentucky violates the rights of the plaintiff.
- Jane Doe, about eight weeks pregnant, wants to have an abortion in Kentucky.
- She is seeking class-action status to include other Kentuckians who desire to have an abortion.
Texas Supreme Court rules against pregnant woman seeking abortion as she leaves state for procedure
cnn.com/2023/12/11/us/texas-woman-leaves-state-abortion/
Texas judge allows woman’s emergency abortion despite ban: The woman's pregnancy is threatened by trisomy 18.
axios.com/2023/12/07/texas-abortion-law-ban-exception
Pregnant women take a leading role in new legal battles over abortion: After the Texas Supreme Court prevented Kate Cox from getting an abortion in Texas ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/12/13/pregnant-women-take-leading-role-new-legal-battles-over-abortion/
Could Oklahoma voters be asked to amend state constitution to address personhood?
oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/01/16/ok-lawmaker-proposes-changing-constitution-to-say-life-begins-at-conception/72242028007/
Ann Coulter Joins Critics Of Texas' Brutal Anti-Abortion Decision: Anti-abortion activists are descending into "cruelty," the conservative pundit wrote.
huffpost.com/entry/ann-coulter-criticism-texas-anti-abortion-decision_n_6578cad8e4b0db9d2ab75c8b
US Supreme Court to consider abortion pill case: The Biden administration asked the court to take up the case after a lower court restricted access
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67707317
Center for Reproductive Rights Argues Against Texas Abortion Ban Before State’s Supreme Court
democracynow.org/2023/11/29/headlines/center_for_reproductive_rights_argues_against_texas_abortion_ban_before_states_supreme_court
20 women are now suing Texas, saying state abortion laws endangered them: 7 women who were denied reproductive health care in Texas have joined an ongoing ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/11/15/1213188342/20-women-sue-texas-over-abortion-laws
Replimune's skin cancer therapy fails in mid-stage study, shares plunge: Replimune Group (REPL.O) said on Tuesday its experimental combination therapy to treat a ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/replimunes-skin-cancer-drug-fails-mid-stage-study-2023-12-05/
'A Historic Night': Ohio Voters Enshrine Abortion Rights in State Constitution: "This victory should serve as a clear warning to other extremists who want to ...
commondreams.org/news/ohio-abortion-rights
How abortion access in Florida could be impacted by proposed constitutional amendment
abcnews.go.com/Health/proposed-constitutional-amendment-protecting-abortion-rights-florida-impact/story
Allie Phillips Went Viral on TikTok After She Was Denied an Abortion. Now, She’s Running for Office.
elle.com/culture/career-politics/a45866045/abortion-ban-allie-phillips-tennessee-campaign/
Judge blocks Kansas law requiring doctors to say medication abortion can be reversed
reuters.com/legal/judge-blocks-kansas-law-requiring-doctors-say-medication-abortion-can-be-2023-10-30/
Why is RBI giving taxpayer money to the banks?: The Reserve Bank of India should, as part of its communications, elucidate how the Standing Deposit Facility is a ...
financialexpress.com/opinion/why-is-rbi-giving-taxpayer-money-to-the-banks/3326755/
North Texas woman asks judge to let her terminate pregnancy after lethal fetal diagnosis
star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article282704428.html
Kenyan Women Forced Into Backstreet Abortions Amid Legal Uncertainty: The uncertainty in Kenyan abortion laws is driving many women to seek services from ...
allafrica.com/stories/202311270548.html
Oklahoma Supreme Court halts anti-abortion laws challenged by women's rights groups
oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2023/11/14/abortion-oklahoma-supreme-court-ruling-three-laws-halted-district-court/71580949007/
Macron paves way for France to become first to enshrine abortion in constitution
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/macron-paves-way-for-france-to-become-first-to-enshrine-abortion-in-constitution/
Quick Glance: Macron to Amend Constitution for Irreversible Abortion Rights
- French President Emmanuel Macron plans to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution by next year.
- Welcomed as a victory for women and a symbol for other countries.
- Macron's declaration follows his promise on March 8 in response to the US federal court overturning women's abortion rights last year.
- Article 34 of the constitution will be amended to guarantee the freedom of women to have recourse to an abortion.
Georgia abortion ban remains in effect after state Supreme Court ruling: Gov. Brian Kemp applauded the ruling in a statement.
axios.com/2023/10/24/georgia-abortion-ban-supreme-court-state-law
Quick Glance: Texas Bans Assistance for Abortion Travel
- A Texas county has banned helping people traveling to get an abortion to restrict access.
- Lubbock County is the largest of four counties in Texas adopting this measure.
- Enforcement will be through lawsuits filed by private citizens against helpers.
- Highways through Lubbock County lead to New Mexico, where abortion is legal.
Latin American Women Take to the Streets on International Safe Abortion Day: One activist in Mexico said the country's green wave movement now had the task ...
commondreams.org/news/latin-american-international-safe-abortion-day
Abortion-rights group challenges laws in three states on behalf of women denied care
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4200247-abortions-rights-group-challenges-laws-in-three-states-on-behalf-of-women-denied-care/
Women fight abortion bans in 3 more states with legal actions: Patients and doctors in Tennessee, Idaho and Oklahoma are taking legal action against state ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/09/13/1199057631/lawsuits-abortion-bans-idaho-tennessee-oklahoma
Quick Glance: Lawsuits Filed in Idaho, Tennessee, and Oklahoma Over Abortion Denials
- Abortion rights group files lawsuits on behalf of women denied abortions due to life-threatening pregnancy complications.
- Lawsuits in Idaho and Tennessee seek clarification on legal exceptions for abortions in medical emergencies.
- Federal lawsuit in Oklahoma alleges violation of responsibility to provide emergency care by Oklahoma Children's Hospital.
Mexico Decriminalizes Abortion in Major Step Forward for Reproductive Rights in Latin America
democracynow.org/2023/9/8/mexico_decriminalize_abortion
Mexican machismo meets its match: Political women: Belying its macho image, Mexico is a regional leader in gender parity in politics, and the Supreme Court just ...
csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2023/0912/Mexican-machismo-meets-its-match-Political-women
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International safe abortion day: still a vulnerable right worldwide | Africanews: Strictly banned in some countries, heavily restricted in others ...
africanews.com/2023/09/28/international-safe-abortion-day-still-a-vulnerable-right-worldwide/
Mexico Decriminalizes Abortion in Major Step Forward for Reproductive Rights in Latin America
democracynow.org/2023/9/8/mexico_decriminalize_abortion
San Antonio faces lawsuit from anti-abortion groups: The lawsuit accuses the city of violating Texas’ near-total ban on abortion, though the city has yet to ...
expressnews.com/news/article/reproductive-justice-fund-sb-8-lawsuit-18431028.php
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India cenbank to wind down incremental cash reserve ratio maintenance in phases: The Reserve Bank of India will wind down, in phases, the incremental cash ...
reuters.com/world/india/india-cenbank-wind-down-incremental-cash-reserve-ratio-phases-2023-09-08/
Florida Supreme Court hears arguments in challenge to 15-week abortion ban: If the ban is upheld by the court, a six-week trigger ban will go into effect.
abcnews.go.com/US/florida-supreme-court-hear-challenge-15-week-abortion/story
Quick Glance: Mexico's Supreme Court Decriminalizes Abortion
- Abortion remains illegal in two-thirds of Mexican states, but people in those states can now access abortions at federal medical facilities without facing penalties from the states.
- This is part of a wave of victories for abortion rights in Latin America.
- Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay, and Guyana have also taken steps to legalize or decriminalize abortion.
An Ohio ballot measure seeks to protect abortion access. Opponents' messaging is on parental rights
apnews.com/article/abortion-ohio-constitution-parental-rights-election-2023-7cff281bd9d719038218a2fd9491e47a
Banking liquidity remains in deficit after I-CRR disbursement's 2nd tranche: Banking system liquidity: RBI had decided on September 8 to discontinue the I-CRR by ...
business-standard.com/finance/news/banking-liquidity-remains-in-deficit-after-i-crr-disbursement-s-2nd-tranche-123092501061_1.html
'I Cried for Joy': Texas Judge Blocks Texas Abortion Ban for Dangerous Pregnancies
commondreams.org/news/texas-judge-blocks-abortion-ban
Quick Glance: Texas' abortion ban ruled too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications
- This ruling undermines Texas' law since it took effect in 2022, marking a significant victory for abortion rights supporters and potentially weakening similar restrictions in other Republican-led states.
- It would be unacceptable for the State of Texas to appeal this ruling.
- The immediate effects of Judge Jessica Mangrum's decision remain uncertain in Texas, where all abortion clinics have closed in recent years.
- Women shared heartbreaking experiences in emotional testimonies before an Austin court, revealing that their babies would not survive birth and they were unable to travel long distances to states where abortion is still legal.
Doctors, MEPs call for safer access to abortion in the EU: EU parliamentarians and women's health experts are calling to guarantee the right to safe abortions ...
euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/doctors-meps-call-for-safer-access-to-abortion-in-the-eu/
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