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Archive for the ‘Abortion’ Category.

 

Can You Be Sued for Helping Someone Get an Abortion?

Can you really be sued for helping someone get an abortion? The answer is more complicated than you might expect.

May 23rd, 2023

The repeal of Roe vs. Wade is still a relatively new development in the legal world. As such, there are still many details that are being ironed out – especially in states that support legislation that bans abortions. Because of this, it should come as no surprise that many new, unexpected lawsuits are suddenly arising Read More


Supreme Court Chips Away at 14th Amendment in Dobbs Ruling

A religious non-profit was recently awarded a large sum after a successful lawsuit against the U.S. government.

April 6th, 2023

In probably the most momentous decision pertaining to constitutional rights of the past half-century, the Supreme Court last year ruled that the women have no right to an abortion and overruled 50 years of precedent on this matter. In Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the 6-3 conservative supermajority on the Supreme Court found that Read More


Can Biden Force Pharmacists to Dispense Abortion Drugs?

Can you really be sued for helping someone get an abortion? The answer is more complicated than you might expect.

March 17th, 2023

There are many unanswered questions following the overturning of Roe v Wade, and new questions continue to be asked thanks to efforts by the Biden administration to ensure abortion remains accessible across the entire nation. But can the Biden administration really force pharmacists to sell abortion drugs – even if this goes against their religious beliefs? Read More


Students Ordered to Cover Anti-Abortion Clothing While Visiting the Constitution

A religious non-profit was recently awarded a large sum after a successful lawsuit against the U.S. government.

March 3rd, 2023

The Constitution of the United States is one of the most important documents in our nation’s history, and one of the most crucial aspects is the First Amendment – the right to free speech. This, of course, means that anyone in this nation can express their views without fear of retaliation, including their religious views. Read More


Could Missouri’s Abortion Ban Be Overturned?

One of the most contentious issues today is whether religious medical professionals should be forced to provide gender transition care.

February 10th, 2023

Abortion is always a complex topic to discuss – no matter which side of the debate you find yourself on. It seems clear that some people will never agree on the outcome of Roe v. Wade or its recent overturning. While some states have continued to allow abortions, or even moved to expand abortion access, others have Read More


Governor of West Virginia Signs Abortion Restriction Into Law

One of the most contentious issues today is whether religious medical professionals should be forced to provide gender transition care.

November 11th, 2022

The Governor of West Virginia recently announced he had signed an abortion restriction into law which prohibits almost all abortions in the state, with exceptions for some medical emergencies, incest and rape. The legislature passed the measure, House Bill 302, during a special legislative session that made West Virginia the second state to pass a restrictive abortion Read More


Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Abortion Case

The Supreme Court will soon hear an abortion case out of Mississippi that directly challenges the precedent set in Roe v. Wade.

November 10th, 2021

On October 4, 2021, the United States Supreme Court began its annual term with a busy agenda that involves three claims addressing alleged constitutional rights violations. One of the biggest cases involves abortion rights. Several states are currently requesting that the Supreme Court reconsider Roe v. Wade, a 1973 ruling that established the Constitutional right Read More


Satanic Temple Argues Ohio Burial Law is Unconstitutional

October 22nd, 2021

According to a bill signed in late 2020 by Governor DeWine of Ohio, fetal remains from surgical abortions must be either buried or cremated. The non-theistic religious group, the Satanic Temple, however, is threatening legal action because the group argues that the state cannot dictate burial practices to religious organizations. This burial law brings up Read More


Texas Enacts New Abortion Law

A Tampa ordinance prohibiting counseling for minors with unwanted same-sex attraction and gender confusion was recently overturned by a federal court.

June 16th, 2021

Texas recently became the latest and largest state to prohibit abortion when a fetal heartbeat can be detected. Governor Abbott signed the Texas Heartbeat Act into law on May 19 and subsequently enacted a ban on abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy, which is when a fetal heart can be detected. Texas joins Read More


New York Judge Blocks “Conscience Rule”

One of the most contentious issues today is whether religious medical professionals should be forced to provide gender transition care.

November 27th, 2019

A New York federal judge recently vacated a “conscience rule” created by the Trump administration that allows health care workers to refuse to participate or refer in procedures with which they have religious objections. This religious objection is most commonly raised in abortion or gender reassignment surgeries. The decision marks an advancement in women’s and Read More