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US Supreme Court ruling on emergency abortions offers no clarity for states
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Thursday temporarily permits abortions for women facing medical emergencies in Idaho, even though the state enforces a near-total ban on the procedure. Despite this ruling, legal experts believe it fails to clear up the widespread confusion over when emergency abortions are permissible in many states.
SC rejects plea seeking permission to terminate over 25-week pregnancy
The Supreme Court rejected a woman's plea to terminate her over 25-week pregnancy. It cited a report from AIIMS to deny permission but refused to make the reasons pubic to maintain privacy. The woman discovered the pregnancy late and faced financial constraints. Termination is allowed only in cases of substantial foetal abnormality or to save the woman's life as per the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act.
Melinda Gates explains why she left Gates Foundation. Set to launch charitable organization for gender equality
Melinda Gates will be starting her charitable organization focusing on gender equality. She had earlier decided to step down from the Bill Gates Foundation.
SC rejects plea for termination of over 27-week pregnancy, says foetus has fundamental right to live
The Supreme Court rejected a 20-year-old woman's plea to terminate her 27-week pregnancy, emphasizing the foetus's fundamental right to live despite the woman's traumatic conditions and discomfort. The denial was based on the absence of foetal abnormality and risk to the woman's life.
Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care
The new ban has an exception for saving a woman's life, as well as in cases involving rape and incest, but Roberts said health care workers are still prevented from performing an abortion on a nonviable pregnancy that they know may become deadly - such as when the fetus is missing organs or implanted outside the uterus - until it actually becomes deadly.
Florida's 6-week abortion ban takes effect as doctors worry women will lose access to health care
Florida enacts a controversial six-week abortion ban, alarming doctors and activists who fear it restricts crucial healthcare access. Concerns arise over exceptions and potential dangers posed to women's health, with fears that skilled practitioners may leave the state. Meanwhile, a proposed constitutional amendment seeks to protect abortion rights, igniting political debates.
Arizona Senate repeals 1864 abortion ban, governor seen signing quickly
The Arizona House last week passed the measure after a handful of Republicans broke party ranks and voted with Democrats to send it to the Senate.
Biden and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on issues in 2024's rare contest between two presidents
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are two presidents who have tasks left incomplete and a strong desire to complete them. Their histories and proposals regarding abortion, immigration, taxes, and foreign conflicts - and more - make it clear that the candidate elected in November will aim to influence the American society in unique ways.
Arizona's top court revives 19th century abortion ban
Arizona Supreme Court upheld a 1864 abortion ban, impacting reproductive rights. Planned Parenthood Arizona continues services under injunction. Biden and Newsom criticize the ruling. Abortion rights advocates pursue November ballot measure. Vice Chief Justice dissents.
Trump declines to endorse a national abortion ban and says it should be left to the states
Donald Trump declined to lay out a timeline for when he believes abortion should be banned. He went on to describe the current legal landscape, in which different states have different restrictions following the US Supreme Court decision ending Roe v. Wade.
Did Donald Trump shift stance on abortion rights amid tightening poll numbers?
Abortion continues to be a divisive topic, with Republicans pushing for stricter regulations, like the upcoming ban on abortions after six weeks in Florida. Analysts speculate that abortion rights could play a significant role in upcoming US Presidential Elections.
Biden seeks contrast with Trump on democracy, abortion in State of the Union address
President Joe Biden will deliver his last State of the Union address, outlining his vision for America, including abortion rights, threats to democracy, tax reforms, infrastructure, and addressing the Gaza offensive and immigration issues.
French lawmakers make abortion a constitutional right
Women have had a legal right to abortion in France since a 1974 law - which many harshly criticised at the time. But the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision to reverse the Roe v. Wade ruling that recognised women's constitutional right to abortion prompted activists to push France to become the first country to explicitly protect the right in its basic law.
France set to make abortion constitutional right
French lawmakers are expected Monday to anchor the right to abortion in the country's constitution, in a global first that has garnered overwhelming public support. - Most members of the French public support the move to give the right extra protection.
Delhi: LG VK Saxena gives his nod to proposal to notify MTP Act
LG VK Saxena gave the nod for the issuance of notifications related to Statutory Forms I, II, and III under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) (Amendment) Act, 2021, said a press release by the LG Office on Thursday.
How abortion could impact the 2024 US presidential elections
Abortion-related legal battles persist, influencing the 2024 presidential race, with Republicans navigating conflicting positions and Democrats emphasizing it as a pivotal issue. The outcome remains uncertain, with economic concerns possibly overshadowing abortion in voters' priorities.
Why has Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocked pregnant woman from emergency abortion
In a legal battle, the Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks Kate Cox, a pregnant woman facing a life-threatening genetic condition in her unborn baby, from proceeding with an emergency abortion, raising questions about the state's stringent abortion regulations. The court's decision comes after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's urgent plea.
Ohio voters enshrine abortion access in constitution in latest statewide win for reproductive rights
Ohio voters have approved a constitutional amendment ensuring access to abortion and reproductive health care. This marks the seventh state to protect abortion rights after the Roe v. Wade overturn. The amendment had strong language safeguarding abortion access, with opponents arguing it could threaten parental rights and more. The outcome may influence the 2024 elections, as Democrats hope to energize their base on this issue. Other states like Arizona and Missouri are expected to vote on similar protections.
Alabama senator Tommy Tuberville faces backlash from veterans over his anti-abortion crusade
According to Marine Corps veteran Joanna Sweatt, Senator Tuberville's opposition is significantly distressing, particularly because the proposed alteration in the Pentagon's travel policy would compel service members to take an "administrative absence" for abortion procedures instead of utilizing their regular leave. Sweatt argues that this change would disproportionately burden individuals like herself in the military.
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