Judge Rules Parts of HB 2 Unconstitutional

Requirements in abortion law deemed an "undue burden" on women

"...last November, bans abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy, forces patients to follow outdated methods when undergoing pharmaceutical abortions,..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

HB 2 Final Arguments

Judge Yeakel expected to rule before Sept. 1

"...abortion-seeking women, by requiring them to travel long distances for care, and imposing medically unnecessary facility standards. Also, they..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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

"...Late Friday, Oct. 7, the nonprofit Center for Reproductive Rights, along with local attorneys Jan Soifer..."

Oct. 10, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Allows Texas Abortion Law to Take Effect

Three-judge panel stays federal judge ruling

"...the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decided to immediately enforce Texas’ abortion law, House Bill 2. The decision is..."

Oct. 2, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Meet the Anti-Abortion 'Wordsmith' Defending HB 2

Did a state consultant act unethically during this month's HB 2 trial?

"...Texas abortion law – House Bill 2 – witnesses for the state consistently denied receiving help drafting their testimony..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Two Promising Challenges to SB 8 Forge On, as More Abortion Funds Face Legal Threats

Abortion advocates say the fight is a social one and long from over

"...in March together threw out all the viable paths for a case against SB 8 brought by Whole Woman's..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

The Threat Is Real

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

"...Austin City Limits Festival nearby, the contingent of protesters formed a human chain that blocked Lamar Boulevard for several..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Planned Parenthood Sues Texas Over Anti-Choice Bill SB 8

Health providers hope to strike down second-trimester abortion ban

"...Planned Parenthood, a duo of Austin attorneys, and the Center for Reproductive Rights – the legal team that won..."

July 20, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Fifth Circuit Upholds Anti-Abortion Law

Only eight clinics expected to survive ruling

"...it very clear that they are not willing to enforce women’s constitutional rights,” said Stephanie Toti, plaintiff attorney with..."

June 9, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abortion Law Heads to Court

Suit challenges constitutionality of HB 2

"...new, controversial, and sweeping abortion regulations law is set for hearing in federal court Oct. 21. Lawyers for a..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Thousands Rally at the Capitol

Supporters of women's rights energized to continue fighting bad bills

"...More than 5,000 supporters of reproductive rights gathered in front of the Capitol today for..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Five Things You Need to Know About Abortion in Texas

Answering your most pressing questions

"...on abortion cases right away, but attorneys from the Center for Reproductive Rights and ACLU of Texas secured a..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Feds Escalate Legal Intervention Over SB 8

Biden's DOJ sues, files emergency motion to block Texas abortion ban

"...filed an emergency motion in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas seeking a temporary restraining..."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Ultrasound Suit Loses Ground

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

"...Court of Appeals has denied an appeal from the Center for Repro­ductive Rights, which asked that it reconsider a..."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ultrasound Reimposed by Appeals Court

Edith Jones and the 5th Circuits rule mandatory ultrasounds constitutional

"...injunction that had barred final implementation of Texas' new ultrasound-before-abortion law – may "barely have touched on the issues"..."

Jan. 27, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

5th Circuit Strikes Down Texas Anti-Choice Law

Judges say law would have forced women into "painful, invasive, and experimental" procedures

"..."The Act confers no medical benefit for women patients while forcing them to undergo unnecessary, painful,..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Tribune Fest Held This Weekend

Nancy Pelosi, Julián Castro to join Trib Fest

"...contended with ACL traffic knows, this is Austin's season for festivals. Not to be outdone by film, music, comics,..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Abortion Providers Ask Supreme Court to Take Up HB 2

Providers want ASC and admit privileges rules gone

"...nothing compared to the obstacles that Texas women seeking reproductive health services will face if the Supreme Court of..."

Sept. 3, 2015 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

"...abortion clinics planned to file suit against the state for its draconian law expected to nearly eradicate access to..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

U.S. Supreme Court Takes Up Texas Abortion Law Case

Justices have until June to make a final ruling

"...am hopeful that the Supreme Court will uphold the rights that have been in place for four decades and..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

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

Oral arguments focus on law’s vigilante enforcement

"...conservative justices about the law’s impact on other constitutional rights...."

Nov. 1, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Supreme Court Weighs in on Fetal Burial Law

Indiana law upheld, Texas suit to move ahead

"...Supreme Court recently ruled on an Indiana law that forces women to bury or cremate their fetuses after abortion..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

From Womb to Bill to Law to Court?

Perry signs ultrasound-before-abortion bill

"...Gov. Rick Perry would find a spectacle as backdrop for signing the new ultrasound-before-abortion bill – perhaps on a..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...that the university violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Statesman reported. Nikolova will receive..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature

State Offers No Evidence of Health Benefit During Fetal Burial Rule Hearing

Austin abortion provider calls rule “cruel” to patients

"...challenging a proposed state health department rule that would force women to bury or cremate their fetal and embryonic..."

Jan. 4, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Fetal Burial Rule May Flout Constitutional Limits

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

"...activists, many of whom shared a tenuous grasp of reproductive health, decried the current process as "inhumane" despite having..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Hears D&E Abortion Case

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

"...Health v. Paxton on Nov. 5. Attorneys with the Center for Reproductive Rights, representing providers including Whole Woman's Health..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Activist Posts Up At Gov Mansion to Protest Cancer Screening Cuts

Minority, low-income women will be hit hardest by cuts

"...program, slated to pass by Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk before June 21. While an initial plan to tier funding..."

June 5, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Just Drive, She Said

Judges defend abortion restrictions

"...seeking abortion, the state of Texas argued Monday morning before a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Yeakel: HB 2 Unconstitutional – In Part

Judge strikes down portion of abortion law

"...Just hours before it was scheduled to take effect Tuesday morning, federal..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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