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Michigan Abortion Ban Put on Hold While Challenge Proceeds

The American Civil Liberties Union, the Center for Reproductive Rights, and Planned Parenthood Federation of America announced today that Michigan has agreed to delay enforcement of its recently enacted abortion ban until the court considers [...]

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Statement from Nancy Northup, President, Center for Reproductive Rights

Responding to India Supreme Court Decision on Country’s Sterilization Practices The Center for Reproductive Rights is extremely pleased that the Indian Supreme Court is taking action against the illegal and coercive sterilization practices in its [...]

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As World Eases Restrictions on Abortion, U.S. Becomes More Restrictive, Study Finds

Since 1995, 15 countries have passed laws making abortion legal under more circumstances, while only five-including the United States-have taken steps to make abortion illegal or more difficult for women to obtain. According to a [...]

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What’s Missing from the Beijing Platform?

Center Holds Panel on Using the Force of Law to Transform Beijing’s Commitments into Reality WHAT: Panel presentation and open discussion on legal strategies for implementing the reproductive rights commitments of the Beijing Platform for [...]

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Women’s Health Care Providers Challenge Michigan Law Banning Virtually All Abortions

ACLU, Center for Reproductive Rights, and Planned Parenthood Federation of America File Joint Lawsuit in Federal Court Today The American Civil Liberties Union, the Center for Reproductive Rights, and Planned Parenthood Federation of America asked [...]

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Center Sues FDA for Denying Women Over-the-Counter Access to Emergency Contraception

FDA Internal Memo Suggests Agency Did Not Follow Regulations Read the complaint online (PDF) | Virtual Press Kit Friday evening, the Center for Reproductive Rights filed suit against the Acting Commissioner of the Food and [...]

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Alberto Gonzales: Three Questions the Attorney General Nominee Must Address

The Center for Reproductive Rights calls on the U.S. Attorney General nominee Alberto Gonzales to fully disclose his positions on reproductive rights issues during his Senate confirmation hearing. Specifically, the Center for Reproductive Rights urges [...]

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