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Nevada Judge Rewrites Misleading "Egg-As-Person" Initiative to Clarify Radical Intent

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by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check

December 19, 2011 - 7:32pm (Print)

A Nevada state judge today rewrote a misleading ballot initiative to make clear it is designed to eliminate access to all abortions, no matter how grave the situation of the mother, and to ban common birth control methods, the treatment of ectopic pregnancy, in vitro fertilization treatment, and stem cell research.

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ACLU Will Challenge New Restrictions in Ohio

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by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check

December 7, 2011 - 3:14pm (Print)

The American Civil Liberties Union is already planning court challenges in Ohio even though the actual bills have yet to be signed into law.

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Memo to Bishops: It’s Not About You. It's About the Actual Victims.

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by ACLU

November 17, 2011 - 10:24pm (Print)

Slavery. It’s an abomination. And it goes without saying that survivors of modern-day slavery — human trafficking — should be able to access all of the services they need to protect their health and rebuild their lives. That is, unless you’re talking to the powerful political lobbyist, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

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ACLU Challenges New Abortion Restrictions In North Carolina

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by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check

September 29, 2011 - 12:24pm (Print)

The "right to know" bill and mandatory ultrasound requirement are both being challenged in court.

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ACLU, Kansas Continue Battle Over Abortion in Insurance

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by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check

September 23, 2011 - 12:01pm (Print)

The group is arguing against a blocked injunction on banning insurance coverage for abortion procedures.

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In Pursuit of Health Care and Justice: My Day in Court with the ACLU

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by Kari Ann Rinker, National Organization for Women (NOW), Kansas

September 19, 2011 - 10:10pm (Print)

An ACLU’s suit against Kansas private insurance abortion ban focuses on three points: The law acts as an unconstitutional tax on women, it serves no legitimate state interest, and it constitutes gender discrimination.

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ACLU Sues North Carolina Over Anti-Choice License Plates

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by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check

September 8, 2011 - 12:01pm (Print)

The group argues that the state can't only let anti-choice sentiments ride the bumper.

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Roundup: Kyl's "Not Factual" Statement Removed From Congressional Record

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by Beth Saunders, RH Reality Check

April 25, 2011 - 10:27am (Print)

Senator Kyl removes his "not intended to be factual" statement about Planned Parenthood from the Congressional Record; Minnesota state representative finds United Church of Christ minister and ACLU "disgusting;" and an anti-choice group demands that a state-funded teen sexual health site be shut down.

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Roundup: ACLU Suing Alabama Prisons for Treatment of HIV-Positive Prisoners

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by Beth Saunders, RH Reality Check

April 1, 2011 - 10:06am (Print)

Wisconsin library will show the anti-choice documentary, U.S. House committee passes bill preventing pre-tax dollars from being spend on abortion, ACLU sues Alabama prisons, and Virginia governor asks for abortion to be excluded from state insurance exchanges.

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Pregnant Women Need Support, Not Prison

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reader diary by ACLU

March 31, 2011 - 2:47pm (Print)

Indiana charged a pregnant woman who attempted suicide with murder and attempted feticide. Here's why the state has taken the law too far.

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