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Supreme Court leaker of decision overturning Roe still not publicly identified more than 7 months later

December 20, 2022

Supreme Court leaker of decision overturning Roe still not publicly identified more than 7 months later

As the new year and new congressional session approach, the Supreme Court has yet to publicly identify who leaked the draft opinion of the case that overturned Roe v. Wade.

Federal judge strikes down California's 'fee-shifting' gun control scheme, which echoed Texas abortion law

December 20, 2022

Federal judge strikes down California's 'fee-shifting' gun control scheme, which echoed Texas abortion law

A federal judge said a California law that permits citizens to bring lawsuits against gun makers is unconstitutional, raising questions over a similar Texas abortion law.

Vatican kicks pro-life activist priest out of clergy, alleges 'blasphemous communications'

December 18, 2022

Vatican kicks pro-life activist priest out of clergy, alleges 'blasphemous communications'

The Vatican has removed a prominent pro-life activist priest from the clergy, accusing Frank Pavone of engaging in "blasphemous communication" on social media.

DOJ charges Tennessee pro-life activists with violating FACE Act, still no arrests in Jane's Revenge attacks

December 16, 2022

DOJ charges Tennessee pro-life activists with violating FACE Act, still no arrests in Jane's Revenge attacks

The Department of Justice has announced charges against two individuals in New York for allegedly violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.

DOJ official says Dobbs decision ramps up 'urgency' to enforce FACE Act, protect reproductive services

December 14, 2022

DOJ official says Dobbs decision ramps up 'urgency' to enforce FACE Act, protect reproductive services

A Justice Department official said the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade has increased the Civil Rights Division's "urgency" to protect reproductive services.

Veterans Affairs sued over new abortion rule after Roe rollback that allegedly violates religious liberty

December 13, 2022

Veterans Affairs sued over new abortion rule after Roe rollback that allegedly violates religious liberty

A lawsuit against the Department of Veterans Affairs alleges the agency is violating the First Amendment with a new rule allowing abortions to be provided by the department.

Iowa judge rejects Gov. Reynolds' appeal to reinstate fetal heartbeat abortion law

December 13, 2022

Iowa judge rejects Gov. Reynolds' appeal to reinstate fetal heartbeat abortion law

A judge in Iowa said there is no legal means to reverse a 2019 court decision that blocked the state's fetal heartbeat law from taking effect.

Case against abortionist who 'intentionally' defied Texas law dismissed

December 9, 2022

Case against abortionist who 'intentionally' defied Texas law dismissed

Dr. Alan Braid of Texas, who wrote in the Washington Post that he had knowingly violated the state's strict anti-abortion law, has had a significant legal case against him dismissed.

Democrats propose $1.75B abortion travel subsidy to get around ‘extreme’ state laws

December 9, 2022

Democrats propose $1.75B abortion travel subsidy to get around ‘extreme’ state laws

A new Democratic bill would offer $1.75B in federal subsidies to travel to different states to get abortions after the Supreme Court left abortion policy to the states.

Indiana abortionist drops lawsuit against attorney general

December 9, 2022

Indiana abortionist drops lawsuit against attorney general

Dr. Caitlin Bernard of Indianapolis dropped a lawsuit aiming to prevent state Attorney General Todd Rokita from investigating claims that she provided an abortion to a 10-year-old.