Will the us supreme court lean on the 1873 comstock law?
Why the antiquated Comstock law matters in the Supreme Court mifepristone case
The U.S. Supreme Court, during hearings on March 26, 2024, signaled reluctance to restrict access to the abortion medication mifepristone in this particular case. The majority of the justices appeared skeptical that the anti-abortion groups and doctors contesting the drug had the required legal standing to proceed. Nonetheless, two conservative justices, Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, made reference to the Comstock Act, implying that the antiquated 1873 law remains pertinent in contemporary society.
- Alito argued that the Comstock Act is a "prominent provision" and not "some obscure subsection of complicated obscure law."
- Thomas noted that the Comstock Act is "fairly broad, and it specifically covers drugs such as yours (referring to mifepristone)."
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WASHINGTON REMAINS A BEACON FOR REPRODUCTIVE CHOICE
State of Washington Constitution provides explicit protections for the right to privacy
During the 2023 Washington state legislative session, Democrats prioritized legislation to strengthen legal rights and access to reproductive care. The Legislature also funded reproductive health care infrastructure through a budget proviso of $16 million to support clinics experiencing an influx of out-of-state patients.
- HB 1155 will protect patients’ privacy. The My Health, My Data Act is a first-in-the-nation law to prevent companies from collecting, selling, and sharing your sensitive health data without permission.
- SB 5242 will eliminate out-of-pocket costs for patients seeking abortion care.
- HB 1469 will shield patients and health care providers from retribution by other states.
- HB 1340 will protect providers who deliver care in accordance with Washington state law from license discipline.
- SB 5768 will safeguard access to the safe, effective abortion medication mifepristone.
Fake pregnancy clinics outnumber real ones four to one
Pregnant and Scared? How Fake Clinics Prey on Women
So how can you tell the difference between a fake clinic and a real one? It’s not easy. Expose Fake Clinics, a project of Lady Parts Justice and the Abortion Access Hackathon, provides tips and a map of CPCs nationwide.
REPRODUCTIVE rights
Idaho's extreme and barbaric abortion ban puts doctors and fertile women at great risk.
4/26/2023
'Immense And Needless Suffering': Idaho’s Abortion Ban Is Creating A Crisis Of Care A crisis of care is quickly unfolding in Idaho. There are two abortion bans currently in place: a six-week ban that allows private citizens to sue people who violate the law, and a near-total ban, also known as the trigger ban, that carries criminal penalties and automatically went into effect after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Between them, the two abortion bans allow for few exceptions and carry a slew of punishments for physicians. The penalties range from civil suits with fines starting at $20,000 to the permanent suspension of a medical license and the threat of felony charges that carry a maximum of five years in prison.