Abortion Providers Sue to Block Texas Fetal Burial Rule

CRR: Unconstitutional rule imposes cost burden, abortion stigma

"...CRR, who led the legal fight against Texas’ omnibus anti-choice..."

Dec. 12, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

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Libby indictment evokes more scapegoating and hypocrisy from the right

"...This new "conservative Republican right" (CRR) is definitely not conservative, nor do they espouse many..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Abortion Providers Sue to Block Fetal Burial Rule

Whole Wom­an’s Health v. Hellerstedt, part 2

"...an abortion or miscarriage, regardless of gestation period. The CRR, which led the legal fight against Texas' omnibus anti-choice..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Fifth Circuit Approves Mandatory Ultrasound

It's just informed consent, they say

"...the law would survive legal challenge was pending. The CRR has been successful in enjoining similar laws, and on..."

Jan. 11, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Ultrasound Suit Loses Ground

Sparks says his hands are tied after 5th Circuit finds ultrasound law constitutional

"...final implementation of the state's ultrasound-before-abortion law. Whether the CRR will ask the 5th Circuit to review a final..."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ultrasound Reimposed by Appeals Court

Edith Jones and the 5th Circuits rule mandatory ultrasounds constitutional

"...Those are among the provisions which prompted the CRR to sue. Sparks heard the case last year when..."

Jan. 27, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ultrasound Law Takes Effect

Court gives green light during appeal of anti-abortion law

"...the immediate enforcement of the challenged provisions, which the CRR says violate the First Amendment. "There is no justification..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lawsuit Challenges New Ultrasound-Before-Abortion Law

CRR files suit in Texas

"...As we've previously reported, the CRR had been reviewing the new law in preparation for..."

June 13, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Texas May Be Forced to Pay Nearly $5 Million to Pro-Choice Attorneys

Local firm requests more than $111,000 for HB 2 legal services

"...Austin U.S. district court to recover fees accumulated by CRR and its pro bono co-counsel during the more than..."

Oct. 10, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

“Cruel” Anti-Abortion SB 8 Sent to Gov’s Desk to Become Law

Expect a court challenge over "unconstitutional" bill

"...$4.8 million dollar tab after its losing battle against CRR in the SCOTUS case. The group hinted at filing..."

May 26, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Fetal Burial Rule May Flout Constitutional Limits

Will the state's latest abortion restriction survive a constitutional challenge?

"...– warned DSHS that the rule flouts constitutional limits. CRR helped temporarily halt a similar rule in Louisiana, and..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

All but Illegal

As the final provisions of HB 2 loom, Texas abortion clinics brace for closure

"...a dozen abortion providers, the Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR), the ACLU, Planned Parenthood, and a local law firm..."

July 25, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Turning Back the Clock on Reproductive Rights

Council members endorse bill that would fight abortion restrictions

"...touted the letter in a Tuesday press release. The CRR is currently at the center of litigation over the..."

Jan. 8, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Dan Patrick Denied

Judge denies request to file brief in abortion case

"...larger suit seeking to have it outlawed proceeds. The CRR says that if the law is allowed to go..."

Aug. 11, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Perry Gets His Ultrasound: Next Stop Courthouse

Perry signs bill into law, but group says they'll sue

"...a similar law in Oklahoma from taking effect. The CRR last year filed a legal challenge to the Oklahoma..."

May 20, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Threat Is Real

Still wonder how Kavanaugh will rule on abortion? Look no further than his record in Texas

"...Kavanaugh's view of high-court precedent is disputed by the CRR and other advocates. "His opinion in that case not..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Judge Blocks Texas Abortion Ban

A preliminary injunction hearing is set for Sept. 14

"...arguments in Austin-based federal court on Tuesday, Aug. 29. CRR said the ban would inflict irreparable harm on women..."

Aug. 31, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Attorneys Fight D&E Abortion Ban in Court

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

"...procedure, the law leaves women just three alternatives that CRR attorney Janet Crepps said are “wholly unreasonable” and medically..."

Aug. 29, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Sine Done

The dregs from last month's special session

"...by method," said Molly Duane, a staff attorney with CRR. "It blocks women's ability to make their own health..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Federal Judge Blocks Fetal Burial Rule … For Now

Anti-choice rule will not go into effect Dec. 19

"...at the U.S. Western District Court today, Soifer and CRR attorney David Brown argued the rule would dissuade women..."

Dec. 15, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Soifer Helps Lead Abortion Fight

With more than 30 years of legal experience, Soifer is no stranger to social justice cases

"...ongoing challenge to the law mounted by Soifer and CRR, the state of Texas argued during trial that the..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Abortion Providers Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

Plaintiffs argue "irreparable harm" in SCOTUS appeal

"...Nancy Northup, CRR president and CEO, said the application is meant to..."

Oct. 7, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

What Now? What Next?

With clinics already closing, Texas' extreme abortion restrictions head to the courts

"...the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, reports the CRR...."

July 26, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Court Upholds Ultrasound Law

Appeals court says state's new anti-abortion law is reasonable

"...constitutionality that have yet to be considered. Whether the CRR will appeal the three-judge panel's ruling to the full..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sparks Grants Temporary Injunction in Ultrasound Case

Stops implementation of law for now

"...Not surprisingly, CRR was pleased with the ruling. "Today's ruling is a..."

Aug. 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Sparks to Lawmakers: Get Off Your Soapbox

Judge rejects lawmakers' attempts to join ultrasound lawsuit

"...larger suit seeking to have it outlawed proceeds. The CRR says that if the law is allowed to go..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

From Womb to Bill to Law to Court?

Perry signs ultrasound-before-abortion bill

"...the doctor to deliver "unwanted speech," according to the CRR. A judge in July 2010 blocked enforcement of the..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Five Things You Need to Know About Abortion in Texas

Answering your most pressing questions

"...Texas' trigger law takes effect later this summer. While CRR is trying to buy clinics some time with the..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Sean Wheeler, a KVRX house party, the Southside Psychout, and two Hole in the Wall extravaganzas

"...the Wall for a free all-day, three-stage band bonanza. CRR's flagship fun-loving aliens Peelander-Z (6:15pm) widen smiles with their..."

March 11, 2022 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

Abortion Care Providers “Heartened” After SB 8 Hearing at SCOTUS

Oral arguments focus on law’s vigilante enforcement

"...Hearron and CRR are lead counsel on one of the two cases,..."

Nov. 1, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

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