Press Releases
about Reproductive Freedom
Sep 09, 2021
ACLU Statement on Biden Administration’s Challenge to Texas’ Abortion Ban
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a new lawsuit challenging Texas’ radical abortion ban.
The law bans abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, before m...
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Court case: Whole Woman's Health v. Jackson
Sep 02, 2021
Supreme Court Ruling Ends Most Abortion in Texas
High Court Denies Plaintiffs’ Request for Emergency Relief; Plaintiffs Will Continue to Fight to Block the Law
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Court case: Whole Woman's Health v. Jackson
Sep 01, 2021
Abortion Stops in Texas After Supreme Court Inaction
Texas’ Ban on Abortion After Six Weeks of Pregnancy Took Effect Today After the Supreme Court Did Not Respond to an Emergency Request to Block the Law. Plaintiffs Will Keep Fighting to Block the Law.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Court case: Whole Woman's Health v. Jackson
Aug 17, 2021
Medical Experts and Civil Rights Groups File Lawsuit to Block New Arizona Abortion Ban
The Plaintiffs in the Case are Challenging an Arizona Law that Would Ban Some Abortions and Grant “Personhood” Status to Fetuses, Embryos, and Fertilized Eggs
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Jul 29, 2021
ACLU Statement on House Passage of Spending Bill Without Discriminatory Hyde Amendment
The Passage of Spending Bills Without Abortion Coverage Restrictions Marks a Historic Milestone
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Jul 27, 2021
ACLU of Michigan Files Complaint with State of Michigan Regarding Hospital’s Denial of Critical Healthcare to Female Patient
Ascension Providence Hospital is Governed by Religious Directives but Bans Tubal Ligations While Permitting Physicians to Provide Vasectomies
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Religious Liberty
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