News & Commentary about Federal Abortion Legislation

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Jan 20, 2022

Will This Be Roe’s Last Anniversary?

Will This Be Roe’s Last Anniversary?

Nov 2, 2021

Special Edition: Texas Abortion Ban at the Supreme Court

Special Edition: Texas Abortion Ban at the Supreme Court

Oct 12, 2021

What to Know About the Abortion Case Before the Supreme Court Today

What to Know About the Abortion Case Before the Supreme Court Today

Oct 7, 2021

This Fall's Fight Against Forced Pregnancy

This Fall's Fight Against Forced Pregnancy

Jan 14, 2021

The Supreme Court Let the Trump Administration Endanger Abortion Patients During a Pandemic. The Biden-Harris Administration Can Fix it Right Away.

A protestor holds aloft a sign that says "Abortion Access for All" in front of the Supreme Court building in Washington, DC

The Supreme Court Let the Trump Administration Endanger Abortion Patients During a Pandemic. The Biden-Harris Administration Can Fix it Right Away.

Dec 3, 2020

The Trump Administration Thinks COVID-19 Is No Longer a Risk to Abortion Patients

An orange Mifepristone box and blue medication guide.

The Trump Administration Thinks COVID-19 Is No Longer a Risk to Abortion Patients

Nov 12, 2020

President-Elect Biden’s Reproductive Freedom To-Do List

Supporters of abortion-rights attend a reproductive freedom rally at state capitol in Nebraska, holding ACLU signs that read "We will be heard" and "abortion is healthcare."

President-Elect Biden’s Reproductive Freedom To-Do List

Sep 10, 2020

The Trump Administration's Attack on Abortion Access Disproportionately Harms Communities of Color Already Devastated by COVID-19

Valencia Robinson with Mississippi In Action, a reproductive justice organization, addresses abortion rights advocates.

The Trump Administration's Attack on Abortion Access Disproportionately Harms Communities of Color Already Devastated by COVID-19

May 27, 2020

The FDA is Making Needless COVID-19 Risks a Condition of Abortion and Miscarriage Care. We’re Suing.

A desk with a box of Mifepristone, an information pamphlet, and a doctor's prescription pad.

The FDA is Making Needless COVID-19 Risks a Condition of Abortion and Miscarriage Care. We’re Suing.

Feb 12, 2020

Congress Should Outlaw State Attacks on Abortion Access

Dr. Yashica Robinson testifying on Capitol Hill in support of the Women’s Health Protection Act.

Congress Should Outlaw State Attacks on Abortion Access