Month: July 2022

Photo: Somodevilla chip (Getty Images) Abortion is currently banned after six weeks of pregnancy in South Carolina after the Supreme Court reversed Roe vs. Wadebut legislators want to go even further: they are considering a bill it would completely ban abortion, criminalize providers, and make the simple act of telling people, in public or in […]

UC and CSU will provide students with access to abortion pills starting in January, but there may be new legal issues to resolve after Roe v. Wade. Above, UC Berkeley in 2019. (Josh Edelson / For The Time) Abortion pills will soon be readily and inexpensively available to students at the University of California and […]

Abortion pills will soon be readily and inexpensively available to students at the University of California and California State University under a state law to expand access to drugs for students, a decision that could become a flashpoint for anti-abortion groups that pledge to challenge it. The pills will be available at campus medical centers […]

The use of medications like abortion pills to terminate a pregnancy at home without the supervision of a doctor or outside of a traditional health care facility is called self-directed abortion. Studies have proven the effectiveness of using home abortion pills, and these drugs have been recommended by organizations such as Doctors Without Borders and […]

The use of medications like abortion pills to terminate a pregnancy at home without a doctor’s supervision or outside of a traditional health care facility is called self-directed abortion. Studies have proven the effectiveness of using home abortion pills, and these drugs have been recommended by organizations such as Doctors Without Borders and the World […]

Republican U.S. Representative from Georgia Buddy Carter, a pharmacist, called HHS’s message to his colleagues a “gross abuse of executive authority.” “There is no constitutional right to an abortion, and as such there is no constitutional duty for pharmacists to knowingly dispense medication intended for abortion,” Carter said in a statement. “This administration has a […]

While abortion providers stopped performing abortions in Wisconsin following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, questions remain as to whether it is legal to access abortion pills through the mail in the state. Prior to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Wisconsin restricted access to two U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved drugs that are used to […]

California is set to become the first state to mandate access to medical abortions on public college campuses. All UC and Cal State schools will provide the drugs to comply with SB 24, a law passed in 2019 that goes into effect January 1, 2023. SB 24, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, requires all nine […]

abortion pill Getty Demand for abortion pills has increased dramatically in the United States following the Supreme Court’s decision last month to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Companies that prescribe abortion pills — after telehealth consultations — have reported more web traffic and dating requests in recent weeks, including in states with “trigger” laws where abortion […]

CNN — In light of last month’s Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and revoked the constitutional right to abortion, much of the Biden administration’s response has focused on protecting access to medical abortion. Mifepristone – a pill used to medically induce abortion in combination with another drug, misoprostol – is approved by […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The fight for access to abortion continues and some groups are looking for loopholes. The last remaining abortion clinic closed less than two weeks ago. Now the pro-choice push has taken on another life. “It won’t be the last word, you can ban abortion clinics, but you can’t ban information,” said […]

In the weeks since the US Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to abortion, the phones and social media accounts of abortion rights activists in Mexico have been inundated with desperate pleas for abortion pills from people in the United States. “On average, we were getting about 10 calls a day, and the number […]

As California’s efforts to enshrine access to abortion continue, the University of California and California State University are working to offer medical abortions on all campuses by July 1. January 2023. So far, none of the campuses in Cal State offer medical abortion, and access within the UC system varies from campus to campus. Both […]

Mario Villegas has sued a Phoenix clinic for giving his then-wife abortion pills four years ago. In 2019, he filed a motion to become the seven-week-old embryo’s representative, according to ProPublica. “All he wants is to make sure this doesn’t happen to another father,” his lawyer said. Loading Something is loading. An Arizona man is […]

Have a nice weekend in New York! For my part, I am very happy that the temperature drops this weekend (but not that much). the MTA plans to begin installing platform security doors at three stations. First, today’s weather forecast: Wetter with some sun. High: 83 Low: 71. 🏡 Looking for more real estate leads […]

NEW YORK CITY — Abortion pills may soon be available “free of charge” at all New York City-run health clinics under a new bill passed by lawmakers. City Council members voted 41 to 7 on Thursday on the bill requiring all Health Department clinics to provide FDA-approved abortion pills. The measure is just the latest […]

However, students in the Cal State system — and those who waive the insurance requirement at UC — will have to pay to receive the drugs. California State University, Sacramento expects drug costs to be between $60 and $80. “There are still many areas where access to abortion is perhaps less than perfect or varies […]

When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month, many abortion rights advocates turned to mail-in pills as a possible option for pregnant women who live in states where abortion is illegal. prohibited. More than 20 years ago, the Food and Drug Administration approved abortion drugs as safe and effective for terminating early pregnancy. […]

California State and UC schools to offer abortion pills on campus The University of California and California State University campuses will soon offer more access to abortions, freeing up off-campus clinics to offer abortion services to women coming from other states. UC and CSU are working to provide abortion pills on all of their campuses […]

WASHINGTON- When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month, many abortion rights advocates turned to mail-in pills as a possible option for pregnant women who live in states where abortion is illegal. prohibited. More than 20 years ago, the Food and Drug Administration approved abortion drugs as safe and effective for terminating early […]

Abortion rights activists march to the White House to denounce the United States Supreme Court’s decision to end federal abortion rights protections Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Washington, DC, USA United. The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Womens Health overturns the 50-year-old Roe v. Wade case, removing a federal right to abortion. (Photo […]

July 14, 2022 — The Biden administration issued guidelines on Wednesday reminding the nation’s 60,000 retail pharmacies of their obligation under federal law to provide prescription drugs, including drugs that can induce abortion. The Department of Health and Human Services has listed several conditions commonly treated with medication that can cause abortion, warning that refusing […]

The New York City Council on Thursday approved a sweeping package of measures to expand abortion access in the Big Apple, including requiring city-run clinics to stock pregnancy-terminating drugs. It passed by a vote of 41 to 7 and would also require the city’s health department to be able to provide counseling and referrals to […]

Placeholder while loading article actions A Polish activist accused of illegally giving abortion pills to a woman appeared in a Warsaw court on Thursday in a one-of-a-kind case that could be a harbinger of what is to come in the United States without Roe vs. Wade. Justyna Wydrzynska, a Polish human rights activist who co-founded […]

An activist faces 3 years in prison for sending the abortion pill to another woman in Poland. The country allows abortion only in cases of rape, incest and to save the life of the mother. She is the first activist accused of having assisted in an abortion in Europe. His case could signal what is […]

As California’s efforts to enshrine access to abortion continue, the University of California and California State University are working to provide medical abortions on all campuses by July 1. January. So far, none of the campuses in Cal State offer medical abortion, and access within the UC system varies from campus to campus. Both university […]

BREAKING: The Biden administrator today told pharmacies nationwide they could be breaking civil rights laws if they refuse to fill prescriptions for birth control or abortion pills or other medications they say will could be used for these purposes. TK story… —Alice Miranda Ollstein (@AliceOllstein) July 13, 2022 Here is another directive that is sure […]

Lyudmila Chernetska/Getty Images The day the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, throwing the country into chaos over what was once a constitutionally protected right, Google search rules for abortion pills have increased tenfold. Now that Roe is firmly in America’s rearview mirror, these pills remain misunderstood by many Americans, even though they are poised […]

In summary University of California and California State campuses will all begin offering medical abortions starting Jan. 1 under a new state law. Following the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade said opening abortion appointments on college campuses could ease pressure on local clinics, which will likely see an influx of out-of-state patients. Lea […]

Medications to end a pregnancy usually involve two drugs: mifepristone (Mifeprex, RU-486, “the abortion pill”) and misoprostol (Cytotec). Mifepristone stops progesterone, a hormone needed to maintain pregnancy. Misoprostol tells the uterus to contract to empty its contents. Cervical dilation (opening) also occurs at this time, allowing tissue to be pushed out of the uterus. Medications […]

Jhe Biden Administration warns retail pharmacies against patient refusal Abortion-induce drugs, saying it would violate anti-discrimination laws by denying health care to pregnant women. The Department of Health and Social Services‘s Office for Civil Rights issued guidelines strengthening the Obamacare law that warns more than 60,000 American pharmacies against the refusal to dispense drugs causing […]

Anti-Abortion the defenders prepare to fight the president Joe Bidenis committed to ensuring access to abortion-inducing drugs by exercising federal authority over states that have restrictions in place. Biden signed a decree Friday aimed at bolstering access to abortion now that the Supreme Court has ruled in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization […]

Comment this story Comment The reversal by the Supreme Court of Roe vs. Wade brought a wave of changes to abortion laws across the country, opening the doors to legal battles in states with or without a “trigger ban” on the procedure. On Friday, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to protect access to […]

A European team shipping abortion pills to Americans says it has received 4,000 requests a day since Roe v Wade was overturned – up from 600 to 700 before. Roe v Wade gave women the constitutional right to abortion, but it was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court last monthafter having existed for almost 50 […]

WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration is warning that some states may attempt to restrict access to government-approved abortion pills and birth control following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade last month. “Those who want to ban all abortions, their next move is going to be medical abortion and crossing the state […]

For medical abortions, settling federal preemption will require new lawsuits, which will likely be brought in states already hostile to abortion and, depending on their outcome, could be taken to a Supreme Court that has already denied the right to medical abortion. ‘abortion. Legal experts fear this could lead to conclusions with broader implications for […]

All four states bordering Montana have ‘trigger laws’ in effect or pending now that the US Supreme Court has ended federal abortion protections, making the conservative Big Sky Country an unlikely haven for women seeking to terminate their pregnancy. But Montana’s potential to become an abortion haven has been diminished — not by lawmakers and […]

It was 2000 and Verónica Cruz was infuriated by abortion restrictions for rape victims in her conservative central Mexican state of Guanajuato. In defiance, Cruz formed Las Libres, the Free People, to provide safe abortions to those in need. That pioneering work by Cruz, now 50, has grown into a binational network of agencies to […]

Continuing her efforts to ensure comprehensive reproductive health care for Michigan residents, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is seeking clarification on residents’ rights to cross the U.S. border for care or prescription medications, including abortion pills. Current rules on importing drugs, including those that can be used for medical abortion, are complex and poorly understood by the […]

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is warning that some states may try to restrict access to government-approved abortion pills and birth control following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning Roe vs. Wade last month. STORY: ‘A place for a second chance’: Jacksonville organization helps families and individuals fight poverty “Those who want to ban all abortions, […]

A photograph shows birth control pills at a health center that allow women to have abortions. GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT/AFP via Getty Images A photograph shows birth control pills at a health center that allow women to have abortions. GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT/AFP via […]

WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration is warning that some states may attempt to restrict access to government-approved abortion pills and birth control following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade last month. “Those who want to ban all abortions, their next move is going to be medical abortion and crossing the state […]

Pro-life doctors sounded the alarm on Wednesday over the Biden administration’s efforts to expand access to abortion pills, arguing that lifting restrictions would put the lives of pregnant women at risk. Leaders of the pro-life American Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG) say the White House and major medical groups are failing to warn the […]

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services are launching an effort to educate Michigan residents and health care providers about the difference between emergency contraception and abortion pills. Emergency contraception, often referred to by the brand name Plan B or the morning after pill, is used to prevent pregnancy. Medical […]

The following article originally appeared on News5Cleveland.com and is published in The Ohio Capital Journal under a content sharing agreement. Unlike other OCJ articles, it is not available for free republication by other news outlets because it is owned by WEWS in Cleveland. Pro-reproductive doctors are using a recent Ohio law to make abortion easier […]

At a rally in Nashville, Planned Parenthood organizer Julie Edwards looked at some of the “back alley abortion” images on signs, including bloody coat hangers. But, Edwards told the crowd, driven to the streets by the US Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights, it’s not like before. Roe vs. Wade. Almost a decade ago, Edwards […]

Julie Edwards, patient advocacy program manager at Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi, had self-administered abortions as a teenager and said they would become more common and may be safe. Rachel Lacovone/WPLN hide caption toggle caption Rachel Lacovone/WPLN Julie Edwards, patient advocacy program manager at Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi, had self-administered […]

SShortly before a courier arrived, Anna*, a frightened pregnant young woman from the Philippines, had received instructions on Facebook from the vendor on what to do when she received her packet of medicine containing cytotec, cortal and tablets to prevent bleeding. She should fast for the day. She shouldn’t eat rice but just snack on […]

July 4 is a day most Americans celebrate, but a group of Tāmaki Makaurau protested the end of the constitutional right to abortion outside the US Consulate General. Video / NZ Herald Following controversy over the removal of abortion pill posts from Facebook and Instagram, parent company Meta has acknowledged ‘incorrect enforcement’ in some cases […]