Interstate Shield Laws
Interstate shield laws have become a critical tool used by abortion access states to protect abortion providers, helpers, and patient medical records when care is provided to out-of-state residents.
Interstate shield laws have become a critical tool used by abortion access states to protect abortion providers, helpers, and patient medical records when care is provided to out-of-state residents.
6.21.2024 (PRESS STATEMENT) — Today, the Texas Medical Board published rules to purportedly clarify exceptions to the state’s harsh abortion bans. The rules were published after undergoing a 30-day public comment period and a public hearing, during which numerous physicians and concerned citizens– including Kate Cox and multiple plaintiffs in Zurawski v. Texas – spoke […]
Since the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated the constitutional right to abortion, voters have come out and shown strong support for reproductive freedom. Voters in more states will get to weigh in this November.
“Protecting Rights: Updates on the Fight for Abortion” provides a valuable update on cases at the U.S. Supreme Court and in the states, state ballot initiatives to protect abortion rights, and more.
Court rules that anti-abortion plaintiffs suing the FDA do not have standing, leaving the widely used abortion drug accessible through telemedicine and pharmacies—for now.
Current regulations of mifepristone will remain unchanged for now
“Frankly, this ruling feels like a gut punch, not just for pregnant Texans but also for doctors in our state.” —Lead plaintiff Amanda Zurawski
Recent comments submitted by the Center’s U.S. Federal Policy and Advocacy team on proposed rules and regulations impacting reproductive health and rights.
In Zurawski v. State of Texas, court refuses to provide clarity on exceptions to state abortion bans.