IDAHO ABORTION BAN BILL
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.
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.
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.
US Senate passes annual defence policy bill with USD 886 billion package
The US Senate passed an $886 billion defense bill, with an 87-13 vote, outlining Pentagon funding for the upcoming fiscal year. Notable senators opposing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) include Sanders, Booker, Warren, and Paul. The NDAA, a yearly complex process, underwent revisions, eliminating some contentious House amendments. While facing House resistance, the bill grants troops a historic 5.2% pay raise and allocates funds for aircraft, ships, and national security in the Indo-Pacific region and Ukraine.
Texas judge grants court-ordered abortion to pregnant woman in landmark ruling amidst state's strict ban
The decision, issued on Thursday (local time), stands out as a crucial development in the ongoing discourse surrounding the state's stringent ban on abortions post-six weeks, recognised as one of the most restrictive nationwide.
Why did Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom clash on Fox News debate
In a fiery debate, Republican Ron DeSantis and Democrat Gavin Newsom clashed on tax, immigration, crime, and LGBTQ+ policies. Newsom criticized DeSantis' cultural stance, while DeSantis used visual aids to critique Newsom's record.
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US Supreme Court hits pause on abortion pill ban
The nation's highest court issued an "administrative stay" freezing the rulings until Wednesday to allow for parties to submit their arguments to the tribunal -- scene of the latest battleground in America's war over reproductive rights. The move came after the Justice Department filed an emergency appeal asking the Supreme Court to block the lower court rulings that would have banned or limited access to the drug mifepristone.
DeSantis signs Florida GOP's 6-week abortion ban into law
The governor's office said in a statement late Thursday that he had signed the legislation. The ban gives DeSantis a key political victory among Republican primary voters as he prepares to launch an expected presidential candidacy built on his national brand as a conservative standard bearer.
Indonesia's Parliament votes to ban sex outside of marriage
The amended code also expands an existing blasphemy law and maintains a five-year prison term for deviations from the central tenets of Indonesia's six recognised religions: Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism.
US President Joe Biden prioritising abortion legislation ahead of midterms
It's the first time Biden has prioritised abortion legislation in this way ahead of the November midterms. Republicans are widely projected to gain control of at least the House. Abortion rights have been a key motivating factor for Democrats this year, although the economy and inflation still rank as chief concern for most voters.
1864 Arizona law that banned nearly all abortions is now in effect, U.S Judge rules
The 1864 Arizona law that was dormant for nearly five decades is now in effect. The 1864 law bans abortion under all circumstances except when necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman.
US Judge blocks near-total abortion ban in Indiana. Details here
An Indiana district judge issued a preliminary injunction on Thursday ending one of the most stringent abortion bans in the United States Constitution.
Republican Lindsey Graham seeks ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy
Tuesday saw the passage of a measure by US Senator Lindsey Graham that would outlaw abortions beyond 15 weeks. She continued by claiming that Republicans in Congress were out to deny millions of women their rights.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott defends abortion ban, advises rape victims to take plan B
Texas Governor Greg Abbott stood in favor of the state’s abortion ban which does not consider the crime victims as an exception. He suggested that the rape victims can choose plan B to instead of abortions, whereas, the low-income Texans do not have wide access to emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy.
Indiana becomes first state to implement abortion ban post SC ruling
Indiana has become the first state in the US to establish a stringent abortion restriction after the Roe Vs Wade ruling by the US Supreme Court. Abortions would be allowed until 10 weeks post-fertilization in cases of rape, incest, fetal deformities and fatal risk to mother.
Indiana Senate bans most abortions as Bill heads to House
The state of Indiana passed a bill banning the most of the abortions angering women's rights groups and lawyers as the bill heads toward the Republican controlled House.
Biden under pressure; to sign Abortion Rights executive order
The Department of Health and Human Services is being directed to provide access to citizens for medical treatment and abortions and also provide guidance to doctors and provide clarity to them under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labour Act.
Protesters at U.S. Supreme Court decry abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade
The White House said it also would challenge any efforts by states to restrict women's ability to travel out of their home state to seek an abortion.
Abortion access threatened in half of US states
They differ in how they ban abortions. Idaho provides exceptions for rape or incest but Kentucky only does so if the pregnant woman's life is in danger. Laws in Louisiana could see health professionals jailed for up to ten years for carrying out in abortions. In Missouri, it's 15 years.
Oklahoma's ban on abortion fears a cascading effect in the Southern part of U.S
Governor Kevin Stitt has taken the extreme step of banning abortion in Oklahoma, which could go against current care seekers in the state.
Oklahoma lawmakers approves nation's strictest and most restrictive abortion laws
Earlier this week, Oklahoma legislators passed a bill banning nearly all abortions, the latest and most severe measure to be approved in the state in recent months. Several state officials have described this as a worst-case scenario.
What happens next is pivotal if these US states ban abortions
If Roe is overturned, more than half of the states in the United States will likely ban or restrict abortion. As a result, fewer states have abortion access. According to experts, Florida, Kansas, and North Carolina are among the most critical for the distances that many women must travel.
View: American women are about to lose their right to get an abortion
Surreal as it is, religious fundamentalists, whether in the US or in Afghanistan, seem to be engaged in a similar project - to control the bodies of women. In the former, they are abetted by the highest court in the land; in the latter, by sheer muscle power, diktat and guns. A primal scream might be in order, but it may not suffice any more.
As US poised to restrict abortion, other nations ease access
When the U.S. Supreme Court's final decision is handed down, expected in late June or early July, the world will be watching.
Sudden abortion focus shakes midterm election landscape
While the Democrats decried the draft, they suddenly have a clear, unifying message. The real possibility that abortion could be outlawed in dozens of states in the coming months could animate their dejected base - especially young voters, people of color and suburban women, who are unhappy with the pace of progress under Democratic leadership in Washington.
Kentucky governor Andy Beshear vetoes bill of anti-trans sports ban
On Wednesday, Kentucky's governor Andy Beshear took a promising step by vetoing a controversial bill in which transgender athletes were debarred from competing in girls' sports. Beshear refused to sign the Republican-backed bill and accused the legislation of discriminating against transgender athletes.
Oklahoma lawmakers pass bill for near-total abortion ban with prison term for offenders
Oklahoma House lawmakers approved a bill that bans abortion in the state with an exception for medical emergencies. The bill imposes a fine of up to $100,000 and a punishment of 10 years in prison for the offenders.
Idaho passes new bill to ban abortion
On March 14, 2022, Idaho passed a strikingly similar bill to Texas' law, stating that any abortion after the child's heartbeat is detected will be illegal. Relatives of the baby can take legal actions against the hospital and doctor performing the surgery.
American appeals court lets Texas resume ban on most abortions
A one-page order by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued late Friday reinstated the nation's strictest abortion law, which bans abortions once cardiac activity is detected, usually around six weeks. It makes no exceptions in cases of rape or incest.
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