After Two-Day Pause, Abortion Ban Reinstated

Following last week's pause, Texas Senate Bill 8 is back

"...out-of-state clinics. Stressing the "endless cruelty" of the law, Nancy Northup, president of the Center for Reproductive Rights, which..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Feds Escalate Legal Intervention Over SB 8

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

"...and disarm vigilantes looking to collect their bounties," said Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive..."

Sept. 17, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Abortion Providers Sue to Block Fetal Burial Rule

Whole Wom­an’s Health v. Hellerstedt, part 2

"...medically unnecessary restrictions on abortion access are unconstitutional," said Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SCOTUS Blocks Texas Abortion Law HB 2

Texas women claim rare victory

"...Court gave Texas women a tremendous victory today," said Nancy Northup, president and CEO of HB 2 case plaintiffs,..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

'No Undue Burden': 5th Circuit Upholds HB 2

5th Circuit overrules Yeakel, upholds HB 2

"...simply left with no legal or safe options," said Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Abortion Rights Lawsuit Filed Against State of Texas

"...to be administered within the first 49 days of pregnancy – when women may not yet know they're pregnant..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ultrasound Suit Loses Ground

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

"...to be carefully weighed. Nonetheless, CRR president and CEO Nancy Northup says her organization will "continue to challenge similarly..."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ultrasound Law Takes Effect

Court gives green light during appeal of anti-abortion law

"...it without giving us an opportunity to be heard," Nancy Northup, CRR's CEO and president, said in a press..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sparks Grants Temporary Injunction in Ultrasound Case

Stops implementation of law for now

"...it went too far when it passed this law," Nancy Northup, CRR's president and CEO said in a press..."

Aug. 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

New HB 2 Suit Challenges Regulations That Could Shutter All But Six Texas Clinics

Suit seeks to block enforcement of two provisions

"...women are forced across state lines into New Mexico, Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center said during..."

April 3, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Amarillo Judge’s Ruling Could Lead to Nationwide Ban on Abortion Pills

Supreme Court may be the next step

"...agency into court [and] could challenge their decision," said Nancy Northup, president of the Center for Reproductive Rights. "The..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

In Scathing Ruling, Federal Judge Blocks (For Now) Texas Abortion Ban

A temporary injunction for an "offensive deprivation"

"...Stressing the “endless cruelty” of the law, Nancy Northup, president of the Center for Reproductive Rights, which..."

Oct. 7, 2021 News Post 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

"...and disarm vigilantes looking to collect their bounties,” said Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive..."

Sept. 13, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Awaits Supreme Court HB 2 Ruling

Attorneys voice confidence in SCOTUS striking abortion law

"...in front of a woman seeking to end a pregnancy,” said Nancy Northup, president of the Center for Reproductive..."

June 7, 2016 News Post 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..."

Oct. 7, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...by denying her tenure because of her gender and pregnancy. The jury agreed that the university violated Title VII..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature

SCOTUS Protects Abortion Rights, Upholds Texas Precedent

Roberts concurs with majority to strike down Louisiana measure

"...CRR President Nancy Northup echoed the caution, saying that unfortunately, the Court’s..."

June 29, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abortion Providers Sue to Block Texas Fetal Burial Rule

CRR: Unconstitutional rule imposes cost burden, abortion stigma

"...medically unnecessary restrictions on abortion access are unconstitutional,” said Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive..."

Dec. 12, 2016 News Post 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

"...the health and well-being of the people they serve,” Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive..."

Oct. 10, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Dozens of Groups File Briefs Against Texas Abortion Law

Diverse array of organizations submit 45 briefs to SCOTUS opposing HB 2

"...four requirements: It bans abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy, and forces women to follow outdated protocol when taking..."

Jan. 5, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

U.S. Supreme Court Stops HB 2

Justices Scalia, Thomas, and Alito dissent

"...Court gave Texas women a tremendous victory today," said Nancy Northup, president and CEO of HB 2 case plaintiffs,..."

Oct. 14, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

HB 2 Ruling Reactions, Local Impact

Only one Austin abortion clinic survives HB 2

"...Nancy Northup, president and CEO of plaintiffs, the Center for..."

Oct. 3, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Allows Texas Abortion Law to Take Effect

Three-judge panel stays federal judge ruling

"...to make safe, legal abortion essentially disappear overnight,” said Nancy Northup, president and CEO of plaintiffs, CRR. “It is..."

Oct. 2, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Judge Rules Parts of HB 2 Unconstitutional

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

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

Aug. 29, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Turning Back the Clock on Reproductive Rights

Council members endorse bill that would fight abortion restrictions

"...services are determined by where they happen to live," Nancy Northup, CRR's president and CEO said in the press..."

Jan. 8, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Supremes Sustain HB 2, 5-4

Abortion providers wait while SCOTUS contemplate a stay

"...to close, but won't stop women from seeking abortion. Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Quote of the Week

"...– Nancy Northup, CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights, on..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Column

No Room at the Health Care Inn

State policies endangering women's lives in the Valley

"...who are hostile to women's health and rights," said Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the CRR. "It's time..."

Nov. 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Fifth Circuit Approves Mandatory Ultrasound

It's just informed consent, they say

"...to encourage a woman to choose to carry a pregnancy to term instead of to choose abortion. "Turning to..."

Jan. 11, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith