Texas Makes Its HB2 Case to U.S. Supreme Court

Says no evidence women are harmed

"...that the providers have never argued that Texas "enacted HB2's hospital-admitting-privileges requirement with the 'purpose' of imposing a substantial..."

Nov. 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Abortion Opponents React to HB2 Lawsuit

AG’s office silent, but Lifers denounce suit

"...AG's reaction to the lawsuit filed Friday morning against HB2 by a national coalition of reproductive rights organizations. It..."

Sept. 28, 2013 News Post by Michael King

AG's Office Seeks Ruling to Enforce Provision of HB2 Ruled Unconstitutional

Seeking emergency stay to enforce provision struck by district court

Oct. 29, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

HB 2 Impact Felt One Year Later

On press call, reproductive rights leaders recap HB 2's effect

"...Texas’ abortion-restrictive legislation, signed into law by Republican Gov...."

July 18, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council Takes a Stand Against Texas Abortion Law

Resolution to repeal HB 2 unanimously passes Council

"...Earlier today, Austin City Council passed a resolution that..."

Sept. 25, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abortion Providers Ask Supreme Court to Take Up HB 2

Providers want ASC and admit privileges rules gone

"...of the United States denies our request and allows HB2 to fully go into effect,” said Amy Hagstrom Miller,..."

Sept. 3, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Special Morning

Could the three-day session become a two-day session with victims?

"...Here's what seem to be the situation. House Bill..."

July 2, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Report: Anti-Abortion Law Forces Women to Wait Longer for Procedure

Some Austin women forced to wait up to 20 days for abortion

"...Austin Women’s Health Center) – down from four before HB2. The same wait time goes for women in the..."

Oct. 5, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

HB 2 Ruling Reactions, Local Impact

Only one Austin abortion clinic survives HB 2

"...the 5th Circuit has put ideology above the law. HB2 is an undue burden on Texans’ access to safe,..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Special Edition: State Ticker

Election tidbits

"...to "just travel to New Mexico" to receive? #AskAbbott #HB2— Katy Waters-Cofer (@grrlforfashion) October 17, 2014..."

Oct. 21, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

HB 2 Trial [Updated]

Abortion providers argue for health, safety of women

"...said Miller, declined more support, because the restrictions of HB2 are seen as too onerous to feasibly comply. Rejected..."

Aug. 5, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

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

Austin abortion provider calls rule “cruel” to patients

"...Davis know well the impact of arbitrary abortion restrictions: HB2 forced three Whole Woman’s Health centers to close, including..."

Jan. 4, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Supreme Court to Hear Texas Abortion Case This Week

HB 2 oral arguments start Wednesday

"...Oral arguments in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt (formerly..."

March 1, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...Directors: Leah Galant, Maya Cueva Restrictive laws, such as HB2 in Texas, threaten abortion providers and force clinics to..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Thousands of Texas Women Self-Induce Abortion, Study Finds

Women point to cost barriers, clinic closures as reasons

"...of evidence demonstrating the negative implications of laws like HB2 that pretend to protect women but in reality place..."

Nov. 17, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

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

Justices have until June to make a final ruling

"...precisely the intent. U.S. Judge Lee Yeakel, ruling on HB2 in August 2014, largely agreed, writing, the “unconstitutional” law..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Loose Cannons and Contraception

Planned Parenthood debate rages on; gun violence takes more lives

"...• Will SCOTUS Take Up HB2?: Today, Oct. 5, the U.S. Supreme Court begins its..."

Oct. 5, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Fifth Circuit Upholds Anti-Abortion Law

5th Circuit ruling would leave Texas with only eight clinics

"...The much anticipated ruling over the final part of..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Fifth Circuit Upholds Anti-Abortion Law

Only eight clinics expected to survive ruling

"...The much anticipated decision over the final part HB..."

June 9, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Campaign, Legislators Back Bill to Repeal Anti-Abortion Law

"Trust. Respect. Access" campaign hosts lobby day at Capitol

"...Sylvia Garcia, D-Houston, who helped sponsor Rodríguez’s bill against HB2, similarly filed a bill earlier this week (SB 707)..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Council, Court, and the Lege

Council announces proposal, 5th Circuit hears arguments, and more

"...• Busy Week at the 5th Circuit: On Wednesday,..."

Jan. 12, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

HB 2 Back in Court: Judges Get Critical

Abortion providers “encouraged” by judges’ skepticism

"...whether the district court’s order – which struck down HB2 – was “overly broad.”..."

Jan. 7, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Denies HB 2 Rehearing

And: Abbott calls HB 2 barriers 'manageable inconvenience'

"...Two days before the law was set to take..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Allows Texas Abortion Law to Take Effect

Three-judge panel stays federal judge ruling

"...apparent victory, Tweeting: "We just won this round on HB2 in the Court of Appeals. More news soon."..."

Oct. 2, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

State Files Appeal to Overturn HB 2 Ruling

State claims to suffer "immediate injury" from abortion ruling

"...court’s “inexplicable” decision to place a statewide injunction against HB2’s admitting-privileges law despite its applied challenge for just two..."

Sept. 1, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Pro-Choice Protest Planned for HB 2 Lawsuit

The orange army will peacefully protest outside the HB 2 trial

"...Contact Info: HB2 On Trial! (Facebook page)..."

Aug. 1, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

All but Illegal

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

July 25, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...Back Texas combines an oral history of the 2013 HB2 filibuster with a renewed call for activism. Pro-choicers may..."

June 20, 2014 News Feature

SXSW Panel: Artists & Homeland Security

Republican grandstanding

"...McCaul equated to the damage of the cap on HB2 technical and engineering visas. It’s not really just about..."

March 15, 2014 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Abortion Services Restored at South Austin Planned Parenthood

Doctor now has admitting privileges, as required by HB2

"...The state immediately appealed, however, arguing that its interests..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

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