Even though Democrats had bigger majorities in Congress under Democratic Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, large numbers of anti-abortion Democrats in both chambers meant abortion protections could not be codified. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mark Wilson/Getty Images Even though Democrats had bigger majorities in Congress under […]
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Could IVF treatment be in legal jeopardy in states with abortion bans? : Shots
In states that outlaw abortion, some patients and health care workers worry that in vitro fertilization could be in legal jeopardy too. Sebastian Kaulitzki/Getty Images/Science Photo Library hide caption toggle caption Sebastian Kaulitzki/Getty Images/Science Photo Library After battling with infertility for several years, Melissa says she finally saw a glimmer […]
Doctor who provided abortion for 10-year-old rape victim moves to sue Indiana attorney general for defamation
The lawyer for a doctor who provided abortion services to a 10-year-old rape victim moved to file a defamation lawsuit against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita. An attorney for Dr. Caitlin Bernard on Tuesday filed a tort claim, a precursor to a lawsuit, after Rokita told local and national media […]
US army general suspended for mocking Jill Biden’s support of abortion rights | Jill Biden
The US army has suspended a retired three-star general from a lucrative consultant’s role after a social media post appearing under his name taunted first lady Jill Biden’s support of abortion rights. Former top army spokesperson Gary Volesky, who retired as a lieutenant general and earned a silver star for […]