Abortion - Page 146

New Mexico Gov. Grisham signs bill to protect abortion providers

April 6, 2023

New Mexico Gov. Grisham signs bill to protect abortion providers

Democratic New Mexico Gov. Grisham enacted a bill into law Wednesday to shield local abortion providers from prosecution or extradition attempts from out-of-state interests.

Pro-life group sues Minneapolis over ordinance against blocking abortion clinic entrances

April 5, 2023

Pro-life group sues Minneapolis over ordinance against blocking abortion clinic entrances

Pro-Life Action Ministries is suing the city of Minneapolis, claiming an ordinance prohibiting protestors from blocking abortion clinic entrances violates the First Amendment.

Tennessee lawmakers pass narrow abortion exemption bill

April 5, 2023

Tennessee lawmakers pass narrow abortion exemption bill

Tennessee lawmakers approved a narrow abortion exemption bill in the U.S. Doctors will be able to use "reasonable medical judgment" when assessing if an abortion in necessary.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer repeals near-century old abortion ban: ‘long overdue’

April 5, 2023

Michigan Gov. Whitmer repeals near-century old abortion ban: ‘long overdue’

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday signed a bill repealing a 1931 abortion ban that made it a crime to assist in the procedure.

Kansas Legislature approves born-alive infants protection bill

April 5, 2023

Kansas Legislature approves born-alive infants protection bill

Kansas lawmakers approved a bill that penalizes doctors for inducing labor to deliver a fetus that is expected to die within minutes and not provide palliative care.

Washington buys 3-year supply of abortion pills before court decides its legality

April 5, 2023

Washington buys 3-year supply of abortion pills before court decides its legality

Washington State spent more than $1.2 million on abortion drugs to cover a three-year supply, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday ahead of a court's ruling.

Wisconsin Supreme Court election: Janet Protasiewicz defeats Dan Kelly to secure liberal majority

April 4, 2023

Wisconsin Supreme Court election: Janet Protasiewicz defeats Dan Kelly to secure liberal majority

Liberal Milwaukee judge Janet Protasiewic has been declared the winner in a high-stakes election to decide the Wisconsin Supreme Court majority.

Florida top Democrat, state senator arrested during abortion bill protest

April 4, 2023

Florida top Democrat, state senator arrested during abortion bill protest

Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried and state Democratic Sen. Lauren Book were arrested Monday during a protest over a bill passed by the state Senate banning abortions after 6 weeks.

Maine lawmakers eye proposals to expand abortion access

April 4, 2023

Maine lawmakers eye proposals to expand abortion access

Maine legislators are considering multiple proposals to expand abortion access in the state, including a proposal by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills to allow some abortions after 24 weeks.

Utah abortion rights advocates challenge law that would ban abortion clinics in the state

April 4, 2023

Utah abortion rights advocates challenge law that would ban abortion clinics in the state

An abortion rights group filed a lawsuit against a law that would ban abortion clinics in Utah. Advocates fear limiting abortions to hospitals would reduce access to the treatments.