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Unpacking the Legal Landscape: Abortion Laws in New York Explained

Posted May 17th, 2023 by south ave & filed under Abortion Law.

Abortion is an incredibly touchy subject for many. It can be difficult to find information on abortion that isn’t polluted with biased opinions, so it is important, especially as a woman, to become familiar with the specific laws of abortion in your state. For those residing in the Empire State, let’s dive into the legal… Read more »

The Ripple Effects of the New Texas Abortion Law

Posted September 15th, 2021 by south ave & filed under Abortion, Abortion Law, abortion news.

On September 1st, 2021, a new abortion law went into effect in Texas. The legislation bans women from getting abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, when a fetal heartbeat can be detected. While these “heartbeat bills” have been introduced in other states, they have faced legal challenges that have so far prevented them from becoming… Read more »

Everything You Need to Know About Your Right to Abortion in New York State

Posted February 9th, 2021 by south ave & filed under Abortion, Abortion Law.

Access to safe and confidential abortion services is an essential aspect of women’s healthcare. While on an individual level not everyone will agree with this fact, the federal government declared it as law in the 1973 landmark case of Roe v. Wade. With this ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed that access to safe and… Read more »

State by State Abortion Restrictions

Posted January 25th, 2021 by south ave & filed under Abortion Law.

Abortion has been a touchy subject throughout much of the world for centuries. But although there have always been times and places where the procedure is illegal, it hasn’t stopped women from terminating unplanned or unwanted pregnancies. If history has taught us anything about abortion restrictions, it is that they do not stop women from… Read more »

Cory Booker Announces Plan to Protect Abortion Rights

Posted June 10th, 2019 by south ave & filed under Abortion Law.

Last month, presidential candidate and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker unveiled details of a sweeping plan to protect abortion rights at the national level, should he be elected president in 2020. To begin with, Booker says that he would create a White House Office of Reproductive Freedom on “day one” as president. This office would… Read more »

Illinois Lawmakers Advance Reproductive Health Act to State Senate

Posted May 31st, 2019 by south ave & filed under Abortion Law.

While some states such as Alabama, Georgia and Ohio are passing legislation to restrict abortion access, lawmakers in other states (including New York) are enacting their own bills that protect reproductive rights and reinforce the legal precedent established by Roe v. Wade in 1973. Earlier this week, for example, the Illinois House of Representatives approved… Read more »

The Anti-Abortion Lobby May Have Overplayed Its Hand in Alabama

Posted May 21st, 2019 by south ave & filed under Abortion Law.

Last week, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill into law that constitutes a near-total ban on abortion, making it the most restrictive abortion law in the nation. If the legislation goes into effect (and that’s a big ‘if’ given the court battle it’s sure to face) doctors who perform abortions could face penalties of… Read more »

AMA Files Federal Lawsuit in Response to Title X Funding Changes

Posted March 6th, 2019 by south ave & filed under Abortion Law.

Late last month, the Trump Administration announced that it will institute a new rule which prohibits family planning clinics that perform abortions from receiving federal funding under the Title X program. Furthermore, clinics that receive Title X funding will no longer be allowed to share office space with abortion providers. Meanwhile, the funds that would… Read more »

NY State Lawmakers Move to Pass Reproductive Health Act

Posted January 10th, 2019 by south ave & filed under Abortion Law.

In light of recent concerns that a more conservative Supreme Court might overturn the landmark precedent established by Roe v. Wade in 1973, Governor Andrew Cuomo and state legislators have pledged to pass a law protecting abortion rights in New York within the first 30 days of the new legislative session. Although previous attempts to… Read more »

Oregon Passes Comprehensive Reproductive Health Equality Act

Posted July 18th, 2017 by south ave & filed under Abortion Law.

It’s not hard to tell that reproductive healthcare in the U.S. has faced multiple threats in recent months. As state legislatures embrace President Trump’s attempts to defund Planned Parenthood, the Senate has been advocating for a replacement healthcare bill that could threaten women’s rights across the board. And yet, Oregon is now taking steps to… Read more »

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