Fifth Circuit Hears Objections to Texas' Fetal Burial Law

Anti-abortion measure currently on hold pending appeals

"...the case brought by reproductive rights advocates challenging the fetal burial law adopted by the Texas Legislature (as Senate..."

Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Saskia Henn

Fetal Burial Law Considered in Court

Five-day trial challenges state's latest anti-choice law

"...limited choices, Norton requested to opt out of the burial – but was told that was not an option..."

July 20, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Supreme Court Weighs in on Fetal Burial Law

Indiana law upheld, Texas suit to move ahead

"...the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled on an Indiana law that forces women to bury or cremate their fetuses..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Fetal Burial Trial Concludes

Five-day trial into draconian law yields no indication from judge on eventual ruling

"...Legal arguments over the state's latest anti-choice law – part of 2017's Senate Bill 8 – concluded..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

New Judge Takes Over Fetal Burial Rule Case

David Ezra takes over for Sam Sparks, now on senior status

"...attempt to mandate that women bury or cremate their fetal remains after abortion, Republican-appointed U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks..."

Jan. 8, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abortion Providers Sue to Block Texas Fetal Burial Rule

CRR: Unconstitutional rule imposes cost burden, abortion stigma

"...The Center for Reproductive Rights, representing a group of..."

Dec. 12, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge Temporarily Strikes Down Fetal Burial Rule

Ezra says law will likely show “undue burden” on women

"...A federal judge has temporarily blocked an intrusive state law that would require abortion providers and patients to bury..."

Jan. 29, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Fetal Burial Trial Ends with Unanswered Questions

Judge Ezra voices concern over women's access to health care under SB 8

"...patients were forced to sign off on having their fetal remains buried after experiencing miscarriage. She told the story..."

July 20, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Pro-Choice Activists Deliver Petitions Against Fetal Burial Rule

Public comment period on rule ends Monday, Oct. 31

"...would force Texas women to bury or cremate their fetal tissue after an abortion or miscarriage to the front..."

Oct. 27, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Fetal Burial Rule May Flout Constitutional Limits

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

"...about a newly proposed state rule that would require fetal remains from an abortion or miscarriage be buried or..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Health Dept. Holds Second Hearing on Fetal Burial Rule

At this point, it’s hard to imagine State Health Services turning back

"...women to bury or cremate their aborted or miscarried fetal tissue (rather than deposit in sanitary sewers and medical-waste..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Abortion Providers Sue to Block Fetal Burial Rule

Whole Wom­an’s Health v. Hellerstedt, part 2

"...Rights, representing a group of abortion providers, filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas on Monday to block..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Fetal Burial Saga Continues

Pro-choice advocates say new rules aren't backed by science

"...The decision to get an abortion was difficult enough,..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge Temporarily Strikes Down Fetal Burial Rule

Ezra says law will likely show “undue burden” on women

Feb. 2, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

State Health Department Makes Fetal Tissue Rule Final

Anti-choice rule takes effect Dec. 19

"...Monday that would require women to bury or cremate fetal tissue after their abortion or miscarriage, rather than deposit..."

Nov. 28, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Health Department Wants Fetal Remains Buried, Cremated

State officials waste no time in proposing new abortion restrictions

"...Supreme Court ruled two major provisions of Texas abortion law House Bill 2 unconstitutional and an undue burden on..."

July 15, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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

Expect a court challenge over "unconstitutional" bill

"...R-Georgetown, requires abortion providers to bury or cremate women’s fetal and embryonic tissue, a 2016 health department rule blocked..."

May 26, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Quote of the Week: J. Alexander Lawrence

Attorney for abortion providers explains nonsensical nature of state's fetal burial law

"..."The state laws governing what people can do after a loved one..."

July 27, 2018 News Column

Anti-Choice Group to Receive $1.6 Million Health Grant

More taxpayer dollars for Carol Everett's the Heidi Group

"...state health department’s proposed rule to bury or cremate fetal tissue (also known as: conservative politicians’ latest attack on..."

Aug. 15, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas House Advances Anti-Choice Package Bill

SB 8 bans safest type of second trimester abortion

"...that would force health providers to bury or cremate fetal tissue following an abortion and bar the safest type..."

May 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Planned Parenthood's Standoff to Save Medicaid Continues

Hearing concludes Thursday, with a ruling expected before the weekend

"...If there’s one common theme state attorneys share in..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...Fetal Burial Blocked Federal Judge David Ezra issued a permanent..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature

Judge Blocks Texas From Kicking Planned Parenthood Out of Medicaid

State determined to have provided "no evidence" of wrongdoing

"...Tuesday, writing that the action would stand against federal law and cause irreparable injury to the 12,000 low-income Texas..."

Feb. 21, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Wants to Bury Your Fetus, Pt. 2

It's déjà vu all over again in the fight for reproductive rights

"...women, the state continues to be obsessed with your fetal remains. Lawmak­ers deeply desire authority over the final fate..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

GOP Targets Women's Health, LGBTQ Community in First Day of Lege Filing

Texas Dems vow to keep up the fight for LGBTQ residents, women

"...rule that forces women to cremate or bury their fetal remains after an abortion or miscarriage. House Bill 201..."

Nov. 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Playing Games with Pain

Laubenberg bill would ban abortion after ‘fetal pain’

"...able to offer the child, named Amber, a proper burial. That wasn't to be, however, because Seton Hospitals, through..."

April 15, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Advocates, Lawmakers Call For Investigation Into $1.6 Million Health Contract With Anti-Choice Group

"...politically motivated sweetheart deal and a potential violation of law...."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Fallout From the Lege's War on Reproductive Rights

Texas waits on the full impact of legislative cuts

"...from the case. Omnibus Senate Bill 8, signed into law this month, imposes a host of cruel burdens on..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Texas Hammer: Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights

It's a war on women's health

"...The notorious 2013 House Bill 2 – a package law designed to shut down health centers, famously filibustered by..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Louisiana SCOTUS Case Déjà Vu for Texas Abortion Providers

Conservative 5th Circuit ignores Whole Woman's precedent

"...June Med­ical Services v. Gee, which challenges a 2014 law requiring abortion physicians to obtain admitting privileges at a..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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