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Power and Possibility in Geneva and D.C.
Of Counsel, Fall 2006Message from our President Nancy Northup In July, I was in Geneva when the United States faced the UN Human Rights Committee to defend America's record on protecting and promoting civil [...]
The Rule of Law Matters
Of Counsel, Fall 2005Message from our President Nancy NorthupI spent early September in Washington intently listening to every word of John Roberts' testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee during his nomination hearing for Chief [...]
Richmond Medical Center for Women v. Herring: CRR’s Opposition to Petition for Rehearing En Banc
Pursuant to this Court’s order dated June 12, 2008, Plaintiffs-Appellees Richmond Medical Center for Women and William G. Fitzhugh, M.D. (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) hereby respond to the petition for rehearing en banc filed by Defendants-Appellants Michael [...]
Richmond Medical Center for Women v. Herring: First Fourth Circuit Panel Decision
We reconsider the constitutionality of a Virginia statute that outlaws what is termed “partial birth infanticide.” Va.Code Ann. § 18.2-71.1 (the Virginia Act or the Act). Reconsideration is required in light of Gonzales v. Carhart [...]
Women’s Human Rights and the Hope of Hillary
The Huffington Post, December 10, 2008Nancy Northup, President, Center for Reproductive Rights Millions of women heaved a collective sigh of relief with the election of Barack Obama, looking forward to an end to the Bush [...]
Richmond Medical Center for Women v. Herring
This case challenges Virginia's Partial Birth Infanticide Act of 2003 (the "Virginia Ban"), a method ban that targets the dilation and evacuation (D&E) method of abortion. Filing Date: 6/18/2003 State: Virginia Plaintiff(s): Richmond Medical Center [...]
Center for Reproductive Rights Calls on President-Elect Obama to Restore U.S. as World Leader in Reproductive Rights
Center Sends Letter Outlining Three Key Steps toward Responsible Reproductive Health Policy Today the Center for Reproductive Rights called on President-Elect Barack Obama to champion women's reproductive freedom and equality and restore America's leadership on [...]
South Dakotans Reject Abortion Ban: Center for Reproductive Rights Celebrates Major Victory for Women’s Health and Human Rights
Voters in Colorado Overwhelmingly Reject Another Abortion Ballot Measure NEW YORK -Today the Center for Reproductive Rights celebrated the failure of the South Dakota abortion ban ballot initiative, which would have forced women in that [...]
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Lawsuit Filed against Most Extreme Ultrasound Law in Country
Oklahoma Law is Among First Signs of Effects of 2007 Supreme Court Abortion Ruling WHAT HAPPENED: Late yesterday, the Center for Reproductive Rights filed a challenge against Oklahoma legislation which prohibits a woman from getting [...]
Center for Reproductive Rights Declares Victory Against Virginia Abortion Ban
Court Recognizes that Law Would Force Physicians to Stop Providing Services NEW YORK -- Today, the Center for Reproductive Rights hailed a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit striking down [...]
Reproductive Rights Groups Hail Decision Striking Down Michigan’s Third Attempt at a Dangerous and Extreme Ban on Abortion
The American Civil Liberties Union, Center for Reproductive Rights, and Planned Parenthood Federation of America today hailed a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit striking down Michigan's third attempt at [...]
Roberts Court Shows Its Cards: In A Stunning Reversal, Supreme Court Rules Against Women’s Health, In Favor Of Abortion Restriction
Today, in its ruling upholding the Federal Abortion Ban case, the U.S. Supreme Court effectively overturned 30 years of precedent and announced that women's health is no longer a paramount concern. The Center for Reproductive [...]
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments Against a Federal Law That Would Ban Some of the Safest Abortions as Early as 12 Weeks in Pregnancy
At Issue – Will the Court Protect Women’s Health and Uphold Established Legal Precedents? Today, one day after the mid-term elections, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the Center for Reproductive Rights' challenge to the [...]
Reproductive rights are human rights.
Help us ensure that every government around the world guarantees them.
