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Abortion Providers Urge Georgia Supreme Court to Block Six-Week Abortion Ban During Oral Arguments
03.28.23 (PRESS RELEASE) — The Georgia Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in SisterSong v. State of Georgia, a case challenging H.B. 481 — a ban on abortion after approximately six weeks of pregnancy. During [...]
Texas Abortion Ban Emergency Exceptions Case
Zurawski v. State of Texas
Seeking clarity to Texas's "emergency medical" exceptions under its extreme abortion bans.
The Plaintiffs and Their Stories: Zurawski v. State of Texas
Four Texas women who were denied abortion care after facing severe and dangerous pregnancy complications tell their stories.
Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules the Right to Abortion is Protected in Life-Threatening Situations
Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down one criminal abortion ban and upholds another, leaving abortion unavailable for most in the state.
Oklahoma Supreme Court Keeps Pre-Roe Ban in Effect
03.21.23 – (PRESS RELEASE) Today, the Oklahoma Supreme Court recognized that the state constitution protects the right to abortion in life-threatening situations but nonetheless upheld the state’s “pre-Roe” ban. Today’s decision means most Oklahomans will [...]
News Coverage: Zurawski v. State of Texas
Multiple outlets
Center Sues Texas on Behalf of Women Denied Abortions After Facing Dangerous Pregnancy Complications, 03.07.23 Press release: Women Denied Abortions Sue State of Texas, 03.07.23 At Austin Press Conference, Texas Women Denied Abortions Tell Their [...]
Abortion Remains Legal in North Dakota as Court Blocks Total Ban
Center’s case to continue in lower court as it argues ban is unconstitutional under North Dakota’s constitution.
North Dakota Supreme Court Says “Trigger” Ban is Likely Unconstitutional
03.16.23 (PRESS RELEASE) – Today, the North Dakota Supreme Court ruled that the state’s total abortion ban violates the state constitution and should remain blocked. In its decision, the court found that abortion providers’ challenge [...]
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Amicus Briefs Filed to Support Case Against Florida Abortion Ban
The American Medical Assoiation and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists are among the organizations supporting the challenge to the state's 15-week ban.
Remarks at Press Conference by Plaintiffs in Zurawski v. State of Texas
Four Texas women who were denied abortion care after facing severe and dangerous pregnancy complications tell their stories.
Women Denied Abortions Sue State of Texas
03.07.23 (PRESS RELEASE) – Yesterday, the Center for Reproductive Rights filed a case in Texas state court on behalf of five Texas women and two Texas doctors. The lawsuit asks the court for clarity on [...]
Center Sues Texas on Behalf of Women Denied Abortions After Facing Dangerous Pregnancy Complications
As extreme abortion bans cause fear and confusion for patients and doctors, lawsuit seeks to clarify “medical emergency” exception under Texas law.
Causa Justa’s “Party of Freedom” Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Landmark Ruling in Colombia
The Causa Justa Movement celebrates the Constitutional Court's historic ruling to decriminalize abortion in Colombia with events and activities.
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