Press Releases
about Reproductive Freedom
Nov 20, 2020
Court Lets Part of Tennessee Abortion Ban Take Effect
Groups file immediate motion to block law banning abortion based on the patient’s reason from taking effect
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Nov 19, 2020
ACLU of Arkansas Statement on Latest Abortion Ban Pre-Filed in State Legislature
LITTLE ROCK – The ACLU of Arkansas today issued the following statement regarding Senate Bill 6, which would ban abortion in all cases except to save the life of the patient.
Hol...
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Nov 03, 2020
Colorado Voters Strike Down Ban on Abortion at the Ballot Box
DENVER — Colorado voters rejected Proposition 115 tonight, a ballot measure to ban abortion later in pregnancy, rejecting the ballot initiative by a 60 - 40 margin.
If passed, Pr...
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Oct 22, 2020
Elected Officials and ACLU of Texas Announce “The Next Step” Declarations to Honor Justice Ginsberg’s Fight for Civil Rights
HOUSTON – As the Senate prepares to confirm Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s replacement, Texas local leaders and the ACLU of Texas announced “The Next Step” Declarations pro...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Reproductive Freedom
Oct 16, 2020
Federal Court Reinstates Kentucky Law That Was Designed To Eliminate Abortion Access In The State
The decision forces clinics to apply for a waiver from the health department every 90 days to remain open
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Court case: EMW v. Meier (formerly EMW v. Glisson)
Oct 08, 2020
Supreme Court Delays Decision in Abortion Case Until After Election
With Confirmation Hearings Imminent, Court Delays Ruling on Trump Administration Request to Subject Abortion Patients to Needless COVID-19 Risk
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
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