Texas ACLU Readies for Abortion Battle in Cities and Towns

The struggle starts at the local level

"...There aren’t as many men behind Texas’ anti-abortion policies as you might expect. Attorney Jonathan Mitchell and..."

Nov. 7, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Council Recap: Protecting Austinites' Reproductive Rights

Package of measures in response to Dobbs decision

"...the city some legal protection should they seek or perform an abortion...."

July 22, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

Protecting Austinites’ Reproductive Rights

A package of city measures in response to Dobbs decision

"...the city some legal protection should they seek or perform an abortion...."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

ACLU Sues Texas Cities Over Local Abortion Bans

Suit argues small towns aim to suppress truth, free speech

"...of tiny East Texas towns passing ordinances to ban abortion and condemn pro-choice groups as crime syndicates, the ACLU..."

Feb. 26, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Lawmaker Wants to Make Abortion Completely Illegal

NARAL Pro-Choice says bill "most extreme" abortion measure at the Lege

"...complete disregard to women’s constitutionally protected right to an abortion, Rep. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington, filed a bill this week..."

Jan. 12, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Top 10 Reproductive Rights Stories

"...issuing a stopgap to the disastrous final provision of anti-abortion law House Bill 2 in late June, the U.S...."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Opinion: The Extreme Anti-Abortion Agenda Being Pushed Forward at the Texas Lege Is Harmful and Cruel

Texans deserve the trust and the power to decide what is best for them, their bodies, and their futures

"...is my third legislative session working as an advocate for abortion care and rights in the state. I am..."

April 16, 2021 Column by Courtney Chambers

Council Members To Back Abortion Support Budget Measure

Garza, Casar plan support for $100K in abortion assistance

"...In response to the growing hostility toward abortion rights – nationally, statewide, and now at the municipal..."

Aug. 15, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Local and National Gifts for the Politically Minded

Goodwill to all and coal for a few

"...mom's a hoe." If those take things too far for your taste, may we turn your attention to stickers..."

Dec. 2, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

UPDATED: Abortion Providers Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

Asking court to vacate appeals decision in HB 2 lawsuit

"...respond by Nov. 12 to an appeal filed by abortion providers seeking to block implementation of the controversial requirement..."

Nov. 4, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

US Supremes Speak on UT, No Word on Voting Rights

Admissions policy goes back to court, but DOMA, section 5 still out

"...As the abortion rights debate in the Texas legislature grabs headlines, the..."

June 24, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lawsuit Challenges New Ultrasound-Before-Abortion Law

CRR files suit in Texas

"...This just in: The Center for Reproductive Rights today filed suit in federal court in..."

June 13, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

SCOTUS Guts Voting Rights Act

Roberts court rules that VRA so successful, no longer necessary

"...Supreme Court ruled that Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act – which determines state coverage -- is unconstitutional...."

June 25, 2013 News Post by Michael King

After a Month of Chaos, Abortion Care Returns to Texas

Clinics, patients, and the law get put through the ringer over care

"...and equipment amid the COVID-19 pandemic – singled out abortion care among those prohibited procedures on March 23. Clinic..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature 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

“People’s Lawsuit” Challenges Texas Abortion Restrictions

Ambitious effort to reverse anti-choice laws gets a day in court

"...if nearly all of Texas' onerous and most restrictive abortion laws over the past two decades were struck down..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council Fast-Tracks Move to Decriminalize Abortion in Austin

A moment of GRACE

"...resolution, authored by Vela, that attempts to effectively decriminalize abortion in Austin. Planning for the meeting is still under..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lege Lines: Dem Lawmakers Boycott Anti-Abortion Bill Hearing

Brass ovaries vs. HB 16, and other battle lines drawn at the Capitol

"...March 25, against a bill that would further stigmatize abortion, boycotting a committee hearing and delaying the bill's vote...."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Abortion Law Heads to Court

Suit challenges constitutionality of HB 2

"...two key provisions of Texas' new, controversial, and sweeping abortion regulations law is set for hearing in federal court..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fallout From the Lege's War on Reproductive Rights

Texas waits on the full impact of legislative cuts

"...gauge the damage inflicted by the 85th regular session before Gov. Greg Abbott called a special session rife with..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

In Wake of SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade, Austin City Council Fast-Tracks Abortion Decriminalization Act

Special called meeting set for week of July 18

"...resolution, authored by Vela, that attempts to effectively decriminalize abortion in Austin. Planning for the meeting is still under..."

June 24, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Undercover Audio Reveals Anti-Abortion Tactics

Anti-abortion activists monitor and track providers, patients

"...Anti-abortion activists in Texas employ strategies to identify and monitor..."

Aug. 12, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

New Law Forces End of Central Health's Abortion Services

Board says it can't risk jeopardizing its overall health care mission

"...Health's board voted Aug. 11 to end its funding for abortion services to low-income Travis County women. The move..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Here Come the Judges -- Again: Round Two for Owen, Pickering

Texas progressives mobilize against federal judicial nominees Priscilla Owen and Charles Pickering

"...the Senate floor," said Craig McDonald, director of Texans for Public Justice, of the Bush administration's renomination of former..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Abortion Foes Burst Forth and Cornyn Gets Corny

Anti-abortion protestors give a shout out… Cornyn on what it takes to be a Supreme… and more from the first day of Sotomayor's confirmation hearing

"...morning's opening to the Senate Judiciary Committee's confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia Sotomayor got a tad..."

July 13, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...Lots of action this cycle, as redistricting has changed the political map..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Council Holds Off on Boycotting Alabama for Restrictive Abortion Laws

Abortion protest could do more harm than good, say advocates

"...That’s the question before City Council after Council Member Leslie Pool suggested a..."

June 7, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

SCOTUS Punts on Fisher vs. UT, Lifts Part of Voting Rights Act

Two major rulings from the Supreme Court

"...As the Texas Legislature roiled and boiled with the abortion debate, lawmakers and civil rights activists occasionally looked up..."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...For the first time in a decade, voters in Texas'..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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