Tag: Roe v Wade
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Rep. Pete Aguilar Defends Reproductive Freedom
Rep. Pete Aguilar marked two years since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision, which overturned the constitutional right to an abortion guaranteed by Roe v. Wade. One in three American women now live under an abortion ban and one in five have traveled out of state to seek abortion care. In 2023, the number of women traveling ... -
Roe v. Wade: Divine 9 Aims to Save Lives
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Sr Natl Correspondent The Divine 9, the historically Black fraternities and sororities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council led by Phi Beta Sigma, are joining forces to save the lives of Black women. In a news release, the influential organization said it would launch “Tell Somebody,” a public service campaign emphasizing the profoundly disproportionate ... -
Protests Follow Roe v. Wade
By Tanu T. Henry California Black Media Last week’s Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, the 51-year-old decision that guaranteed a woman’s right to an abortion, continues to draw outrage. It has sparked protests around the country and united opponents determined to use their political power to push back against it. Critics say ... -
UCI Law Expert on Roe V Wade Ramifications
By Dianne Anderson If, as the recently leaked draft Supreme Court majority opinion suggests, the Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion in 1973 is overturned, experts predict the ripple effect to be felt for years to come in a debate that keeps raging on. Big legislative battles lie ahead around stripping away a woman’s ...