Center Continues Fight Against Anti-Abortion Extremists
Extremists’ latest tactic: Intimidating pregnant people traveling out of state for abortion care.
Extremists’ latest tactic: Intimidating pregnant people traveling out of state for abortion care.
Guides outline conduct permitted by medical professionals in 12 states where medical providers face the greatest confusion and threat of prosecution.
Updates on state abortion bans, new federal protections for pregnant patients and medical records, and more news on U.S. reproductive rights.
5.01.2024 (PRESS STATEMENT) — Today, the Arizona Senate joined the Arizona House and voted to repeal the state’s controversial 1864 total abortion ban, which had been ruled enforceable last month. The ban allows for abortion care only to save the patient’s life and provides no exceptions for rape or incest. In last month’s ruling, the […]
4.29.2024 (PRESS STATEMENT) — This Wednesday, May 1, a six-week abortion ban is set to take effect in Florida, making Florida one of 17 states that either bans abortion entirely or at six weeks of pregnancy, before many people know they are pregnant. Currently, abortion is available in Florida up to 15 weeks of pregnancy. […]
Office for Civil Rights publishes highly-anticipated regulation which clarifies federal privacy protections afforded to reproductive health information under HIPAA.
A new federal regulation from the Equal Opportunity Commission entitles employees to unpaid time off for pregnancy-related medical conditions, including abortion.
Case will determine if states banning abortion can override federal law and deny pregnant patients emergency abortion care.
04.23.24 (PRESS STATEMENT) – Yesterday, the U.S. Department of State released the 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, which includes reporting on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in almost 200 countries. The Center commends the Biden-Harris Administration for its steadfast dedication to documenting reproductive rights around the world, especially in the face […]
Recent comments submitted by the Center on rules and regulations impacting reproductive health and rights.