Supreme Court of the United States & Abortion
highest court of jurisdiction in the United States
Democrats hope an abortion ballot measure could make Florida a competitive state: On Monday, the state Supreme Court energized abortion rights proponents with ...
pbs.org/newshour/politics/democrats-hope-an-abortion-ballot-measure-could-make-florida-a-competitive-state
Why anti-abortion advocates are reviving a 19th century sexual purity law: The Comstock Act is the latest front in the fight over reproductive rights ...
npr.org/2024/04/10/1243802678/abortion-comstock-act
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Arizona House votes to repeal abortion ban, advancing issue to state Senate: GOP anxieties about the politics of a near-total abortion ban have led to an ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/24/arizona-abortion-ban/
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.
Trump 'ripped away' abortion rights nationwide, Biden argues as he urges women to back him
abcnews.go.com/Politics/biden-defend-abortion-access-trumps-home-state-florida/story
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Harris heads to Nevada to focus on abortion, still front-and-center in neighboring Arizona
abcnews.go.com/Politics/harris-heads-nevada-focus-abortion-front-center-arizona/story
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
Arizona abortion ruling creates new dangers for Republicans: An Arizona Supreme Court decision imposing a near-total abortion ban is likely to have a massive ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4586954-arizona-abortion-ruling-creates-new-dangers-for-republicans/
Biden: I almost wanted to buy Trump Bible ‘just to see what the hell’s in it’: President Biden mocked former President Trump on Tuesday for hawking Bibles last ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4615953-biden-trump-bible-abortion-florida/
Reagan-era emergency health care law is the next abortion flashpoint at the Supreme Court
cnn.com/2024/04/20/politics/abortion-supreme-court-idaho-emergency-care/
Gov. Gavin Newsom introduces bill to allow Arizona doctors to perform abortions in California
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/gov-gavin-newsom-introduces-bill-allow-arizona-doctors-preform-abortio-rcna149226
Ruben Gallego says repealing Arizona's near-total abortion ban now would be too little, too late: 'The damage is done'
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/ruben-gallego-says-repealing-arizonas-total-abortion-ban-now-little-la-rcna147734
Mark Kelly says Arizona abortion ruling is ‘all because of Donald Trump’: Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) said Sunday that last week’s Arizona Supreme Court ruling ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4593471-sen-kelly-says-arizona-abortion-ruling-is-all-because-of-donald-trump/
The Arizona Supreme Court allows a near-total abortion ban to take effect soon: The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that an old law from the 1860s can stand in ...
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Election 2024: Biden will assail Florida's six-week abortion ban: President Joe Biden is traveling to Florida to assail the state’s forthcoming six-week abortion ...
apnews.com/article/president-joe-biden-florida-donald-trump-abortion-6b069fd8c14c4c65236d708b347697f0
'He's A Liar': Newsom Calls B.S. On Trump's Claim He'd Block A National Abortion Ban
huffpost.com/entry/gavin-newsom-trump-liar-abortion-ban_n_662554d6e4b0bf7f0138c65c
An Arizona lawmaker announced she was getting an abortion. Here's what happened next
npr.org/2024/03/27/1241107949/arizona-lawmaker-abortion-senate-eva-burch-15-week-ban-ballot-measure-amendment
DNC launches Florida billboard campaign targeting Trump on abortion: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is putting up billboards around Florida hitting ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4576560-dnc-florida-billboards-trump-abortion/
Newsom proposes law to help Arizonans get abortions in California: The emergency legislation the governor is seeking would expedite the licenses of Arizona ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/21/gavin-newsom-abortion-arizona/
Rick Scott supports 15-week Florida abortion ban over 6-week limit: Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) says he would support replacing Florida’s six-week state abortion ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4595381-rick-scott-florida-abortion-ban/
Top Democrat slams Trump's latest abortion position: 'Women are not going to be conned'
abcnews.go.com/Politics/top-democrat-slams-trumps-latest-abortion-position-women/story
Trump rages against Graham on abortion, in a rare break between allies: The posts from the former president came after the senator from South Carolina said he ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/08/trump-graham-abortion/
Democratic candidate calls Florida Supreme Court abortion decisions a ‘game changer’ in Senate race
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4569189-debbie-mucarsel-powell-florida-supreme-court-abortion-decision-game-changer/
Election handicapper moves Arizona Senate race to ‘leans Democratic’: An elections handicapper moved its rating of the Arizona Senate race from “toss-up” to ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4599480-arizona-senate-race-election-handicapper-leans-democratic/
French lawmakers approve bill to make abortion constitutional right: French lawmakers has approved a bill that will enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in ...
apnews.com/article/france-abortion-right-constitution-parliament-vote-versailles-d6ce4fb3a6a7288033f58235b65f570e
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.
Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional, including a 20-week limit
apnews.com/article/montana-abortion-laws-court-ruling-e0f1372cdb3f241c9665cdf556adc65a
GOP seeks to distance itself from consequences of Alabama frozen embryo decision: The Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are children is putting ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4486065-gop-seeks-to-distance-itself-from-consequences-of-alabama-frozen-embryo-decision/
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.
Despite bans in some states, more than a million abortions were provided in 2023: That's the highest number in more than a decade, according to new research ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/19/1238293143/abortion-data-how-many-us-2023
What is the Comstock Act of 1873 and how is it tied to abortion pill case?: On Thursday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could reinstate ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4564569-what-is-the-comstock-act-of-1873-and-how-is-it-tied-to-abortion-pill-case/
Biden allies tie Arizona abortion ruling to Trump: ‘This is what leaving it to the states looks like’
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Republicans can't follow Trump's lead on abortion. He flip-flops too much.: Trump and other Republicans are actively giving in to the opposition on abortion bans ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/18/trump-abortion-stance-republicans-2024-election/73298824007/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
How Biden’s abortion stance has shifted over the years: Watch how Biden has shifted his views on abortion over the years.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/17/biden-abortion-stances/
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
Arizona House Speaker finds himself in eye of abortion rights tornado: Arizona state House Speaker Ben Toma (R) is facing a reckoning as he tries to navigate the ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4606398-arizona-house-speaker-finds-himself-in-eye-of-abortion-rights-tornado/
WATCH: Biden promises to restore Roe v. Wade as the 'law of the land’ in his 2024 State of the Union
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-biden-promises-to-restore-roe-v-wade-as-the-law-of-the-land-in-his-2024-state-of-the-union
CVS and Walgreens to dispense the abortion pill mifepristone: CVS and Walgreens announced that they plan to start dispensing mifepristone, the so-called abortion ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/cvs-walgreens-dispense-abortion-pill-mifepristone-rcna141396
Quick Glance: Pharmacies Introduce Mifepristone Abortion Pill
- The two major US pharmacy chains are set to launch the sale of the prescription abortion pill, Mifepristone, in the upcoming weeks.
- In the following month, CVS and Walgreens will commence the distribution in select states where abortion is legally permitted.
- Their primary focus is on states where pharmacists are authorized to furnish Mifepristone, while keeping an eye on regions facing legal obstacles to abortion restrictions.
- Mifepristone, the pioneering FDA-recommended component of a two-pill regimen for terminating pregnancy, obtained initial approval in 2000, marking a significant milestone in reproductive healthcare.
U.S. abortion rates remain steady but some states offer more access than others, report finds
pbs.org/newshour/health/u-s-abortion-rates-remain-steady-but-some-states-offer-more-access-than-others-report-finds
Quick Glance: French Senate Votes to Enshrine Abortion in Constitution
- The French Senate overwhelmingly voted to inscribe abortion as a 'guaranteed freedom.'
- The proposed constitutional change is a response to the 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade.
- Public support for abortion rights in France has been reinforced by events in the U.S. and other countries.
- The Senate's vote is seen as a historic step for women's rights in France, making it the first country to enshrine the freedom to have an abortion in the constitution.
Trump’s abortion stance could put Florida Republicans in a bind: The state GOP's strict abortion bans could be repealed if voters approve a ballot ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/10/trump-abortion-stance-florida-republicans-00151392
Trump says he will support national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy
pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-says-he-will-support-national-ban-on-abortions-around-15-weeks-of-pregnancy
Quick Glance: Trump expresses support for national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy
- Donald Trump suggested supporting a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy.
- When asked about a specific time limit for the procedure, Trump criticized Democrats for not endorsing such a ban.
- Trump seemed reluctant to a federal ban, emphasizing that abortion should be a state issue.
- The discussion on abortion rights is expected to be a key issue in the 2024 election as Democrats and President Biden's campaign clearly oppose Trump's stance.
Election 2024 latest news: Trump plans pair of rallies during day off from court next week
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/04/election-2024-campaign-updates/
Sunday shows preview: Trump criminal trial looms; Iran launches strikes on Israel
thehill.com/homenews/sunday-talk-shows/4592527-sunday-shows-preview-trump-criminal-trial-looms-iran-launches-strikes-on-israel/
Will abortion advocates continue their winning streak? Here's which states will be key.
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/28/abortion-ballot-measures-2024-updates/73030543007/
Biden doubles down on criticism of Supreme Court for overturning Roe v. Wade: The comments mark the second time in days Biden has directly criticized the court ...
axios.com/2024/03/10/biden-supreme-court-abortion-roe-v-wade
Biden campaign launches ad blitz in Arizona following abortion ruling: The Biden campaign launched an ad Thursday aimed at Arizona voters after the state’s ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4587791-biden-campaign-launches-ad-blitz-in-arizona-following-abortion-ruling/
Psaki on Biden’s abortion comments during State of the Union: ‘You could feel the anger’
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4520001-psaki-biden-abortion-state-of-the-union/
Biden takes dig at Clarence Thomas over luxury trips: President Biden took a jab at Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in a new interview over his reported ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4510623-biden-takes-dig-at-clarence-thomas-over-luxury-trips/
Florida Democratic Party raises $1.3M in first quarter: Florida’s Democratic Party said Tuesday that it raised $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2024 ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4583394-florida-democratic-party-raises-1-3m-in-first-quarter/
Arizona lawmakers expected to push repeal of Civil War-era abortion law through state House
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/arizona-house-abortion-law/
Live updates: Supreme Court seems poised to allow Trump’s D.C. trial, but not soon
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/25/supreme-court-trump-immunity-case/
Anti-abortion groups eye challenge if Florida voters approves ballot measure: The fight over abortion likely won't end in November.
politico.com/news/2024/04/11/florida-abortion-ballot-lawsuit-00151880
Kari Lake lobbies Arizona lawmakers to overturn abortion ban she once supported | CNN Politics
cnn.com/2024/04/11/politics/kari-lake-arizona-abortion-ban-support/
In his State of the Union address, President Biden said, “those bragging about overturning Roe v. Wade have no clue about the power of women.” nyti.ms/43aCe9H
Quick Glance: Biden Acknowledges Laken Riley by Marjorie Taylor Greene's Request
- President Biden mentioned 'Laken Riley' under Republican pressure.
- However, mispronunciation led to dissatisfaction and criticism.
- Riley's death used by Republicans as critique of Biden's border policies.
- Biden urged for stronger border security and updated immigration laws.
HAPPENING NOW: Pres. Biden hosts a reception celebrating Greek Independence Day. abcnews.go.com/politics
Quick Glance: RNC Launches 'Biden Bloodbath' Website
- The Republican National Committee launched a website aimed at criticizing President Biden's border policies.
- BidenBloodbath.com provides a timeline of the 'border crisis,' attributing it to Biden's policies and offering 'real-time messaging' to activists.
- The website also tries to link allegations of crimes committed by individuals who entered battleground states illegally with various data points on fentanyl deaths.
- While the immigration discourse may fuel distrust, generalizations about immigrants committing violent crimes are often false.
Charted: Young adult sterilization soars post-Roe v. Wade: More young adults opted for vasectomies and tubal ligations after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
axios.com/2024/04/16/young-adult-sterilization-increase-roe
Arizona ruling on abortion roils Senate race: The Arizona Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a territorial-era ban that blocks nearly all abortions in the state ...
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Abortion ruling is a full-on disaster for Arizona Republicans: Opinion: With the return of an 1864 law banning abortion, Republicans now face a five-alarm fire ...
azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/laurieroberts/2024/04/09/abortion-ruling-disaster-arizona-republicans/73263944007/
In Arizona, Democrats remind voters Trump, GOP led to revival of abortion ban: Democrats in Arizona went on the attack against Republicans over their apparent ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/12/arizona-senate-trump-abortion/
Lawler criticizes GOP approach to IVF and abortion: ‘People want reasonableness’: Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) on Sunday criticized the GOP’s approach to ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4566503-lawler-criticizes-gop-approach-to-ivf-and-abortion-people-want-reasonableness/
CNN's Dana Bash sits down with Kate Cox, a Texas mother who was blocked from having an abortion by the Texas Supreme Court after her fetus had been diagnosed ... Show more cnn.it/3wLScLt
Wyoming Banned Abortion. She Opened an Abortion Clinic Anyway.: The only abortion clinic left in the state has been protested and set on fire ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/10/us/wyoming-abortion-clinic-julie-burkhart.html
Permanent birth control procedures increasing after abortion laws, new research finds
nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/permanent-birth-control-increasing-abortion-bans-rcna147264
WATCH LIVE: Vice Pres. Harris is delivering remarks on reproductive freedoms in Tucson, Arizona.
An Arizona Supreme Court ruling that allows enforcement of a ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/weeks-arizona-court-ruling-abortion-related-developments-109167207
Breyer signals support for Supreme Court age, term limits: "I don't think that's harmful," Breyer told NBC regarding age and term limits.
axios.com/2024/03/24/stephen-breyer-scotus-age-term-limits
Anthony M. Kennedy to reflect on his life and his years on the Supreme Court in two-volume memoir
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-anthony-kennedy-memoir-991d5d34b400efe88a1067f561b81a7c
Wyoming governor vetoes abortion restrictions, signs transgender medical care ban for minors
apnews.com/article/wyoming-governor-abortion-minors-gender-affirming-care-2babb2d5f7727acb0c322df4eb0b2991
Supreme Court Justices Barrett and Sotomayor, ideological opposites, unite to promote civility
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-barrett-sotomayor-politics-approval-cef871fc8ed114bae1e444bdaae4f31d
The Endgame in the Battle Over Abortion: The arc of the fetal personhood movement signals where Republicans may be headed.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/03/24/personhood-abortion-legal-fight-00147138
US fertility rate dropped to lowest in a century as births dipped in 2023: The fertility rate in the United States has been trending down for decades ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/health/us-birth-rate-decline-2023-cdc/
The Little-Remembered Supreme Court Precedent That Could Protect IVF — and Abortion
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/03/27/1923-supreme-court-decision-ivf-abortion-00149194
Supreme Court weighs Donald Trump case, abortion bans, homeless camps in blockbuster week
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/21/supreme-court-trump-immunity-abortion-immigration/73376412007/
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced his desire for the European Union to ensure the right to abortion is included in its Charter of Fundamental ... Show more reut.rs/3uZmABv
HAPPENING NOW: A Tennessee court hears a case filed by women who were denied abortions. |~0~|
5 key takeaways from Biden's State of the Union speech: With anger, humor and frequent ad-libs, Biden, 81, tried to show voters he's capable of serving another ...
axios.com/2024/03/08/biden-takeaways-sotu-immigration-abortion-economy
Democrats see recent abortion rulings as an opening to galvanize Latino voters: Democrats see recent state court rulings on abortion as a galvanizing moment to ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/democrats-see-recent-abortion-rulings-opening-galvanize-latino-voters-rcna147285
DeSantis just lost the judicial firewall he boasted about : Despite appointing five of the seven justices, the Supreme Court bucked the governor.
politico.com/news/2024/04/03/desantis-just-lost-the-judicial-firewall-he-boasted-about-00150251
Mucarsel-Powell raises over $3.5 million in first quarter in Florida Senate race: Florida Senate candidate and former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D) said her ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4594092-mucarsel-powell-raises-over-3-5-million-in-first-quarter-in-florida-senate-race/
Democrats invite doctors, patients to SOTU to highlight Dobbs’ ripple effects: Democrats are working to make abortion and reproductive health care a central ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/05/democrats-invite-doctors-patients-to-sotu-to-highlight-dobbs-ripple-effects-00145025
Medication abortion via telehealth is just as safe and effective as with a clinic visit, study shows
cnn.com/2024/02/15/health/medication-abortion-telehealth/
Biden looks to use abortion rights to put Florida in play in November: President Joe Biden is heading to Florida on Tuesday where his team is seeking to leverage ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/biden-abortion-rights-florida/
The vice president is on a multi-state tour highlighting how the Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade has affected individual states.
Kari Lake gets flack from both sides on abortion as she navigates Arizona law: Republican Senate hopeful Kari Lake took criticism from both flanks of the ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/kari-lake-gets-flack-both-sides-abortion-navigates-arizona-law-rcna147574
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