Blue states see 'shield laws' as bulwark against Republican efforts to restrict abortion and gender-affirming care
As Republican lawmakers have pushed restrictions on abortion and gender-affirming care in recent months, Democratic-led states have increasingly responded by passing so-called shield laws to protect people who undergo such care against the possibility they could one day face prosecution.
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Fact Check: Sen. Tommy Tuberville overestimates number of abortions military women would seek out under new DOD policies, researchers say
Despite frequent claims from Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama that new Pentagon reproductive health policies would result in thousands more abortions a year, the number estimated by a study Tuberville himself cites is far lower, though nearly impossible to actually know.
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Pence says he supports banning abortions for nonviable pregnancies
Former Vice President Mike Pence said abortion should be banned when a pregnancy is not viable, according to the Associated Press.
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Iowa's Republican legislature passes six-week abortion ban
Iowa joins several other Midwest states in bringing new restrictions since Roe V Wade was overturned.
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Iowa Republicans advance 6-week abortion ban in special session
Iowa's Republican-controlled legislature advanced a bill that would ban most abortions in the state as early as six weeks into pregnancy.
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Iowa House passes 6-week abortion ban in special session called by GOP governor
Iowa's state House passed a bill Tuesday night that would ban most abortions in the state as early as six weeks into pregnancy, acting quickly in the special session ordered by GOP Gov. Kim Reynolds with the sole purpose of restricting the procedure in the state.
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US Senator Tommy Tuberville changes course in 'white nationalism' row
Senator Tommy Tuberville acknowledges "white nationalists are racists" after previously disputing the claim.
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Iowa's special session places abortion at forefront in 2024 GOP primary
Iowa's legislature will kick off a special session Tuesday aimed at banning abortion in most cases after about six weeks of pregnancy, elevating the issue in a state blanketed by 2024 presidential contenders who have sought to avoid the kinds of specifics the Republican-led state House and Senate are poised to consider.
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Iowa lawmakers to weigh six-week abortion ban in special session
By Sharon Bernstein Iowa's Republican-controlled legislature on Tuesday will consider a ban on abortions as soon as fetal
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US Senate abortion row leaves Marines leadership in limbo
An Alabama senator has held up 265 nominations over a Pentagon policy ensuring access to abortion.
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A 45-year-old got pregnant in a state with a ban on abortions. She flew across the country to get one
When 45-year-old Victoria realized she was five weeks late and the lines showed as positive on two pregnancy tests, the New Orleans resident dreamed up a plan to get an abortion.
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Iowa GOP governor calls special session with 'sole purpose' of passing abortion restrictions
Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday that she will convene a special legislative session next week for the sole task of passing abortion restrictions.
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