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

Federal Judge Again Delays Fetal Burial Rule

Anti-choice rule was to take effect Friday, Jan. 27

"...In an order issued Friday afternoon, U.S. Judge Sam..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Post 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

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

Austin abortion provider calls rule “cruel” to patients

"...that would force women to bury or cremate their fetal and embryonic remains after an abortion, miscarriage, or ectopic..."

Jan. 4, 2017 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

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

Judge Sparks Critical of State's Defense of Fetal Burial Rule

Anti-choice rule will not go into effect until Jan. 27

"...that would force women to bury or cremate their fetal and embryonic remains after an abortion, miscarriage, or ectopic..."

Jan. 5, 2017 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

Fetal Burial Trial Concludes

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

"...that would force women to bury or cremate their fetal tissue after an abortion or miscarriage argued the law..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Supreme Court Weighs in on Fetal Burial Law

Indiana law upheld, Texas suit to move ahead

"...Texas officials have twice attempted to institute fetal burial here – once by statute (2017's Senate Bill..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Fetal Burial Rules Punted to Jan. 27

Sparks says "no question" rules fail to advance public health

"...that would force women to bury or cremate their fetal and embryonic remains after an abortion, miscarriage, or ectopic..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sparks: Fetal Burial Rule “Pretext” for Restricting Abortion

Federal judge says rule would allow "arbitrary and potentially discriminatory enforcement"

"...rule that forces women to bury or cremate their fetal tissue after an abortion or miscarriage. In a 24-page..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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

Abortion Providers Sue to Block Fetal Burial Rule

Whole Wom­an’s Health v. Hellerstedt, part 2

"...to the U.S. Supreme Court in March, says the fetal burial rule represents another attempt by the state to..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Judge Temporarily Strikes Down Fetal Burial Rule

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

"...burdens facilities would incur if the law is enacted (burial costs for hospitals range between $228,400 and $655,200 per..."

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

Satanists Say Fetal Burial Rule Violates Religious Freedom

Satanists vs. Texas over abortion rights? It’s a possibility.

"...Arguing religious freedom, the Satanic Temple began its fight..."

Dec. 5, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Federal Judge Blocks Fetal Burial Rule … For Now

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

"...Represented by the Center for Reproductive Rights and Austin-based..."

Dec. 15, 2016 News Post 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

Fetal Burial Rules Die-In

"...facilities that perform abortions to bury or cremate the fetal remains...."

Jan. 6, 2017 Photo Gallery

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

New Judge Takes Over Fetal Burial Rule Case

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

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Sparks Blocks Fetal Burial Rule ... For Now

Anti-choice rule won't go into effect until Jan. 6

Dec. 23, 2016 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

"...state health department quietly suggested regulations that would require fetal remains from abortion or miscarriages to be cremated or..."

July 15, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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

Quote of the Week: J. Alexander Lawrence

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

"...the Chronicle, following last week’s trial challenging the state’s fetal burial rules..."

July 27, 2018 News Column

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

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