Judge Strikes Down Texas Abortion Ban

Yeakel slams D&E ban as an "undue burden" on women

"...Texas abortion providers secured a victory today when U.S. Federal Judge..."

Nov. 22, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

In Scathing Ruling, Federal Judge Blocks (For Now) Texas Abortion Ban

A temporary injunction for an "offensive deprivation"

"...Austin-based federal judge has temporarily halted the state's near-total abortion ban, slamming it as an “offensive deprivation” of Texans'..."

Oct. 7, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas House Passes Near-Total Abortion Ban

SB 8 allows anyone the right to sue a provider

"...The most extreme six-week abortion ban in the country is now one step closer..."

May 5, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge Blocks Texas Abortion Ban

A preliminary injunction hearing is set for Sept. 14

"...halt on an upcoming Texas law that would have banned women from accessing dilation and evacuation, or D&E abortion,..."

Aug. 31, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Opinion: Texas Abortion Ban Is an Attack on Free Speech

SB 8 restricts the right of an individual to use their voice to help another person procure an abortion

"...has dominated news cycles nationwide as the most extreme abortion ban in the country. As of now, abortions past..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Column by Rachel Osterloh

Jill Biden Invites Austinite Nearly Killed by Abortion Ban to State of the Union

Still, Biden dedicated little time to abortion in his address

"...year when her doctor, in accordance with Texas' extreme abortion ban, refused to intervene in a pregnancy that threatened..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Architect of “Bounty-Hunter” Abortion Ban Wants List of Abortion Seekers

It’s a scare tactic, abortion funds say

"...Jonathan Mitchell – who helped write Texas’ vigilante abortion ban SB 8 – now wants to get his..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Paxton Gets 5th Circuit to Reinstate His Abortion Ban

Even during a pandemic, anti-choice politics take precedence

"...to prioritizing their attacks on restricting women’s access to abortion care, anti-choice officials in Texas act fast – even..."

March 31, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

U.S. Department of Justice Sues to Block Texas Abortion Ban

State prohibits most abortions, even as Roe v. Wade remains law

"...the new Texas law that has prohibited most legal abortions in the state, even as Roe v. Wade remains..."

Sept. 13, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Six-Week Abortion Ban Leads List of Bad New Texas Laws

Parade of horribles comes courtesy of the 87th Texas Legislature

"...As we reported last week, abortion providers and supporters are preparing to weather the hurricane-force..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Providers Back in Court To Stop Texas Abortion Ban

Doctors say law would impose risk, pain for patient

"...Texas abortion providers may have secured a historic victory at the..."

Nov. 3, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

After Two-Day Pause, Abortion Ban Reinstated

Following last week's pause, Texas Senate Bill 8 is back

"...48-hour pause last week, the Texas Senate Bill 8 abortion ban is back in effect, after the largely conservative..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Women Nearly Killed by Texas’ Abortion Ban

Fighting for our lives

"...only then were doctors able to perform a lifesaving abortion. Here, Zurawski speaks at the Capitol March 7 about..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Senate Passes Severe Fetal Disability Abortion Ban

Women would be forced to give birth to non-viable fetuses

"...do away with an exception in the state’s 20-week abortion ban that currently allows pregnant women facing severe fetal..."

May 13, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Rep. Jeff Leach Plays Both Sides With Abortion Ban Bill

"...last week's public hearing on HB 896, a no-exceptions abortion ban whose supporters openly relished the prospect of women..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Attorneys Fight D&E Abortion Ban in Court

Judge Yeakel plans to issue ruling “quickly” before Sept. 1

"...Friday (Sept. 1), would unduly burden Texas women seeking abortion access and subject them to “medical experimentation.”..."

Aug. 29, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Providers Fight Another Texas Abortion Ban

Health risks and pain for patients

"...Health medical director Dr. Bhavik Kumar oversees four Texas abortion clinics, but he spends most of his time working..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Suit Filed Against Latest Abortion Ban

This year's target: Senate Bill 8

"...to chip away at reproductive rights this special session, abortion providers have made good on their promise to fight..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Elections Post-Mortem and the Devastating Impacts of Texas' Near-Total Abortion Ban

LISTEN: The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP Community Radio

"...half of the program, Mary Tuma discusses how dramatically abortion care has been disrupted in Texas following the passage..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Judge Strikes Down Texas Abortion Ban

Yeakel slams D&E ban as an “undue burden” on women

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas House Passes Near-Total Abortion Ban

SB 8 allows anyone the right to sue a provider

May 14, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Judge Blocks Texas Abortion Ban

A preliminary injunction hearing is set for Sept. 14

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Abortions in Texas Fell By Half After Ban, Study Finds

Displaced patients strain capacity in neighboring states

"...The number of abortions performed in Texas fell by half – the largest..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Restores Medication Abortion (For Now)

Latest twist in legal battle offers partial victory to providers

"...twists and turns over state officials’ draconian decision to ban abortion amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the 5th U.S. Circuit..."

April 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Senate Speeds This Year's Abortion Bills Through Lege

Senate speeds this year's abortion bills through Lege

"...year, as Texas grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, local abortion assistance group Jane's Due Process saw a surge of..."

April 2, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Hears D&E Abortion Case

Ban of procedure has been called "undue burden" by federal judge

"...Texas abortion providers spent Monday morning in New Orleans fighting one..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Judge Blocks State From Banning Abortion During Pandemic

Texas providers can continue delivering essential care – for now.

"...Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Texas abortion providers can continue their work – for now...."

March 30, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abortion Resumes in Texas After COVID-19 Ban

Local providers express anxiety state may halt services again

"...After a months-long legal back-and-forth that sent abortion providers and patients into confusion and panic, Texas has..."

April 23, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Everything's Broken and Thousands are Dead, But There's Always Time For Abortion Bans in Texas

Seven "priority" anti-choice bills sail to Senate floor

"...full attention to not one, not two, but seven anti-abortion bills approved Tuesday, March 16, following a marathon hearing..."

March 17, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Women Fight for Abortion Access at Texas Supreme Court

What exactly does “life-threatening” mean?

"...group of women whose lives were endangered by Texas’ ban on abortion presented a lawsuit challenging the ban’s provisions..."

Nov. 29, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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