States Rights - Page 2

March 1, 2023

West Virginia's 'religious freedom' bill heads to governor's desk after quick pass through legislature

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is expected to sign the "Equal Protection for Religion Act" into law just days after the bill passed through the legislature at lightning speed.

November 9, 2022

Supreme Court debates federal law dealing with adoptions for Native American children

A divided Supreme Court offered measured support for a federal law that gives placement preferences to Native families in adoption matters involving Native children.

July 5, 2022

Treating ectopic pregnancies still legal in states where abortion banned, despite viral misinformation

Treating ectopic pregnancies is still legal in all states where abortion is banned, despite rumors to the contrary after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

June 27, 2022

Compagno shuts down Democrats' 'hand-wringing' over abortion ruling: 'They're missing the entire point'

The "Outnumbered" co-host explained that the court's ruling restores power to Americans by allowing them the opportunity to vote on abortion legislation.

June 24, 2022

Lindsey Graham on Roe v. Wade reversal: 'A constitutional reset and a day to celebrate'

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., reacts to the historic Supreme Court overturning of Roe v. Wade and argues the fight for conservative justices has paid off.

June 24, 2022

Abortion rights to expand in blue states after Roe v Wade overturned in Dobbs decision

Blue state across the country have moved to protect abortion rights and expand access ahead of Friday's Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

May 3, 2022

13 states have trigger laws automatically banning most or all abortions if Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade

Thirteen states in the country are poised to enact immediate abortion bans if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.

September 9, 2021

Department of Justice sues Texas over abortion law: 'Clearly unconstitutional'

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over its new law outlawing abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Thursday.

August 31, 2021

20 states sue Biden admin over guidance allowing biological males on girls’ sports teams

Twenty states have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration in an attempt to halt directives that extend federal sex discrimination protections to transgender people.

July 8, 2021

Harris announces $25 million plan to target GOP voting laws

Vice President Kamala Harris announced Thursday that the Democratic National Committee is making a $25 million investment in countering GOP legislation and laws targeting voting rights.