Voters backed abortion rights, but the state judges they elected might not
Though abortion rights supporters prevailed on ballot measures in seven of the 10 states where abortion was up for a vote on Nov. 5, the state supreme courts they've elected indicate legal fights to come aren't clear-cut.
Virginia House passes resolutions protecting abortion, voting rights, marriage equality
Lawmakers in the Virginia House of Delegates passed resolutions on Tuesday enshrining rights to abortion, voting and marriage equality in a critical step for Democrats hoping to amend the state’s constitution next year.
Virginia House advances constitutional amendments on same-sex marriage, abortion, voting rights
The Virginia House of Delegates passed three state constitutional amendments Tuesday that would enshrine in state law reproductive rights, same-sex marriage and automatic restoration of voting
Virginia House passes bill to legalize same-sex marriage, Senate vote pending
A new bill to allow same-sex marriage to be legal in Virginia passed in the House of Delegates this week. Gay marriage is currently outlawed in Virginia but became legal due to the Supreme Court's Federal decision.
Virginia House passes resolution to enshrine abortion rights in Constitution
The newly-passed resolution has a long way before it could become part of the state's constitution. However, House Republicans said it already violates state laws.
Abortion, gay marriage and felon voting constitutional amendments pass Virginia House
It’s not easy to amend Virginia’s constitution, but Democrats in the House of Delegates took the first step to amend it three times Tuesday.
Arizona Capitol Times6d
Pro-choice groups, Democrats eye dismantling abortion laws – success unlikely
Abortion rights advocates are eyeing the state’s existing statutory scheme next legislative session, with hopes of repealing ...
Gov. Phil Murphy vows to stockpile abortion pills – while claiming cooperation with Trump admin ‘where our priorities align’
New Jersey is going to build up a supply of medication used in abortions, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday ...
John Thune to force Democrats to take abortion vote ahead of March for Life
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) announced that the Senate will vote on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
North Carolina governor rolls out further abortion protections ahead of next Trump term
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced measures to protect reproductive health care providers and patients via a new ...
3 Republican states can move ahead with abortion pill lawsuit in Texas, judge rules
The Republican-led states of Idaho, Missouri and Kansas can proceed with a lawsuit seeking to restrict the availability of ...
The Floridian13d
Party Switching Raises Political Realignment Questions
The victory march does raise questions about political realignment and the future of politicians who switch parties after ...
What to know about abortion developments in the states and courts as Trump takes office
An incoming new president and state legislative sessions ramping up are likely to bring more changes to abortion policy ...
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Wisconsin GOP Leader Says Court Ruling Could Lead to 14-Week Abortion Ban
With the court consisting of a 4-3 liberal bloc majority, it’s likely that the lower court’s injunction will be upheld. If ...
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Iowa House party leaders say abortion could take a backseat in 2025 to bills supporting 'alternatives'
THIS WILL BE THE FIRST SESSION SINCE IOWANS SIX WEEK ABORTION BAN TOOK EFFECT ... Konfrst and Senate Democratic leader Janice Weiner seemed to both prioritize legislation they believed could ...