Press Releases
about Reproductive Freedom
Sep 09, 2021
红杏视频 Statement on Biden Administration鈥檚 Challenge to Texas鈥� Abortion Ban
WASHINGTON 鈥� Today, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a new lawsuit challenging Texas鈥� radical abortion ban.
The law bans abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, before m...
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Court case: Whole Woman's Health v. Jackson
Sep 02, 2021
Supreme Court Ruling Ends Most Abortion in Texas
High Court Denies Plaintiffs鈥� Request for Emergency Relief; Plaintiffs Will Continue to Fight to Block the Law
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Court case: Whole Woman's Health v. Jackson
Sep 01, 2021
Abortion Stops in Texas After Supreme Court Inaction
Texas鈥� Ban on Abortion After Six Weeks of Pregnancy Took Effect Today After the Supreme Court Did Not Respond to an Emergency Request to Block the Law. Plaintiffs Will Keep Fighting to Block the Law.
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Court case: Whole Woman's Health v. Jackson
Aug 17, 2021
Medical Experts and Civil Rights Groups File Lawsuit to Block New Arizona Abortion Ban
The Plaintiffs in the Case are Challenging an Arizona Law that Would Ban Some Abortions and Grant 鈥淧ersonhood鈥� Status to Fetuses, Embryos, and Fertilized Eggs
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Jul 29, 2021
红杏视频 Statement on House Passage of Spending Bill Without Discriminatory Hyde Amendment
The Passage of Spending Bills Without Abortion Coverage Restrictions Marks a Historic Milestone
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Jul 27, 2021
红杏视频 of Michigan Files Complaint with State of Michigan Regarding Hospital鈥檚 Denial of Critical Healthcare to Female Patient
Ascension Providence Hospital is Governed by Religious Directives but Bans Tubal Ligations While Permitting Physicians to Provide Vasectomies
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Religious Liberty
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News & CommentarySep 2026
Reproductive Freedom
Access To Abortion Saved The Life Of One Virginia Mother. Now She鈥檚 Fighting To Expand Reproductive Freedom. Explore News & Commentary.Access to Abortion Saved the Life of One Virginia Mother. Now She鈥檚 Fighting to Expand Reproductive Freedom
Heather St. Amand is a mother, an organizer with the 红杏视频 of Virginia, and an advocate for reproductive freedom. Having access to abortion saved her life and put her on the path to fight for reproductive rights. -
News & CommentaryJul 2026
Reproductive Freedom
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Congressional investments should reach the communities they were intended to serve. -
AlaskaAug 2026
Reproductive Freedom
Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai驶i, Alaska, Indiana, And Kentucky V. State Of Alaska Et Al.. Explore Case.Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai驶i, Alaska, Indiana, and Kentucky v. State of Alaska et al.
Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai驶i, Alaska, Indiana, and Kentucky, represented by attorneys from Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the 红杏视频, the 红杏视频 of Alaska, and Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, is challenging an Alaska law that bans direct-to-patient telehealth medication abortion. -
News & CommentaryJun 2026
Reproductive Freedom
Fight For Abortion Rights Has Turned To States In Years Since Landmark Reproductive Rights Ruling. Explore News & Commentary.Fight for Abortion Rights Has Turned to States in Years Since Landmark Reproductive Rights Ruling
Four years ago, the Supreme Court struck down the federal right to abortion. Since then, the fight has turned to the states.