In Idaho, a judge ruled that the strictest abortion ban in the country was, too strict. Abortions are now allowed not just if the pregnant person’s life is in imminent danger, but also if their life could be in danger in the future without one.

About the ruling OBGYN and plaintiff Emily Corrigan said: “Today’s ruling will help us preserve the health of some of our patients the way that we have been trained. But we will still be forced to turn people away, against our training as physicians. Abortion has long been part of the national standard of care offered to those with serious pregnancy complications, and it shouldn’t change just because of what state you are in. It is my duty to protect my patients and their health, and I will continue to advocate for all Idahoans seeking essential health care.”#freedom #abortion #AbortionIsHealthcare

https://open.substack.com/pub/ariellaelm/p/three-wins-today-april-15-2025

So a fetus is a person when trying to deny women rights, but not when the hospital's wallet is on the line? It's obvious the true ideology here is about controlling women and nothing more.

Aiming to limit damages, Catholic hospital argues a fetus isn't the same as a 'person'
https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2025/04/09/aiming-to-limit-damages-catholic-hospital-argues-a-fetus-isnt-the-same-as-a-person/

Follow #SCOTUS’ opinion announcements today at below link, the court will also be hearing oral arguments in Medina v. #PlannedParenthood South Atlantic.

#law #ReproductiveRights #BirthControl #CancerScreenings #FamilyPlanning #AbortionIsHealthcare #USpol
https://www.scotusblog.com/2025/04/announcement-of-opinions-for-wednesday-april-2/

#Trump admin to cut funds to #PlannedParenthood

The #nonprofit said that 9 of its affiliates received notice that funding would be withheld under a program known as #TitleX, which has supported #healthcare services for the #poor since 1970.

#FamilyPlanning #ReproductiveHealthcare #ReproductiveRights #MaternalMortality #CancerScreenings #BirthControl #AbortionIsHealthcare #law #USpol
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/trump-administration-freeze-family-planning-funds-planned-parenthood-2025-04-01/

Thank you @ProPublica

#Texas #GOP Lawmakers Propose Amending #AbortionBan Linked to Deaths & a Rise in Sepsis Cases

The bill comes after #ProPublica’s reporting on the deaths of 3 Texas women. It specifies that doctors don’t need to wait until an emergency is “imminent” to terminate pregnancies but leaves in steep penalties for those who violate the #law.

#Health #healthcare #ReproductiveRights #abortion #AbortionRightsAreHumanRights #AbortionIsHealthcare
https://www.propublica.org/article/texas-gop-lawmakers-propose-amending-abortion-ban

Grieving husband says "reckless" Texas abortion law led to pregnant wife's death
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/grieving-husband-says-reckless-texas-abortion-law-led-to-pregnant-wifes-death/

had to be this week news like this hits the interwebs

#USpol #HandsOffMyReproRights #AbortionIsHealthcare #ReproductiveRights #RightToChoose #WomensHealth #StandWithWomenInTexas
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/3/18/2311012/-Texas-makes-first-arrest-under-state-s-terrifying-abortion-ban

Texas AG announces arrest of woman for allegedly illegally providing abortions in Houston

https://abcnews.go.com/US/texas-ag-announces-arrest-woman-allegedly-illegally-providing/story

#KenPaxton
#WarOnWomen
#AbortionIsHealthcare
#Misogyny
#WeakWhiteManSyndrome
#RepublicanWeasel
#Theocracy
#ChristianNationalism
#Christofascism

Don't tell me that you're "pro-life", and anti-vaccine. Don't tell me that you're "pro-life", and anti-gun legislation. Those things are mutually exclusive – you can't be both. What sense does it make to bring a child into the world, only for them to die from an easily-preventable disease, or in a hail of bullets in a place they should feel safe, their school? Why is an unborn life worth more than the life child? #prolife #guns #abortionrights #abortionIsHealthcare #gunControl

A woman in South Carolina has an ectopic pregnancy and doctors are refusing to operate because of abortion bans.

It’s not just her ovary being put at risk.

Ectopic pregnancies are life threatening and require immediate surgery.

These “forced birth” policies are anything but pro life. They’re killing people and in many cases taking away their fertility.

This is cruelty. It’s not about life. It’s not about babies. It’s about controlling women. The cruelty is the point.

Once again, if you’re using a period tracker app, stop right now. Don’t discuss your cycle, your relationship status, your desire to have kids (or not have kids) with anyone you don’t absolutely need to discuss it with.

Republicans seem determined to roll back reproductive rights and make it “your body, my choice”.

We must fight back. One of the best ways to do this is to commit to give them as little information as possible.

Missouri bill seeks to create a registry of women who are high risk for having an abortion, and may allow crisis pregnancy centres to manage said list.

Please call your local lawmakers and urge them to vote no on this dystopian bill.

Our body, our choice. Always.

https://open.substack.com/pub/jessica/p/missouri-bill-would-create-registry?r=19dk2e&utm_medium=ios

I would totally try on a tea cosy Via @eclectech

Whenever someone says they’re “pro life”… be sure to remind them that infant mortality has spiked in States with abortion bans (maternal mortality has as well).

They aren’t “pro life”. They’re anti choice.

Taking that choice away costs lives.

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2830298

Thank you, Governor Hochul

#AbortionIsHealthcare #NewYork

Louisiana signs extradition order for New York doc who prescribed abortion pill out of state. This is a war on women & reproductive healthcare.

“Carpenter did nothing illegal: New York is shield state that protects abortion providers & allows them to mail abortion meds without fear of prosecution”

I can’t stress this enough… if you’re able to stock up on abortion pills, plan B or oral contraceptives… now’s the time.

If you’re certain you don’t want to get pregnant, look into getting your tubes tied or an IUD placed.

Stop using period trackers. Encourage your friends to stop as well.

Even if you aren’t worried about your own reproductive health, by being prepared you may be able to help someone in need.

Lastly if you DO help someone end a pregnancy… No you didn’t. You helped them move. Or visit their aunt. Or shop for furniture.

Now is the time for discretion because Trump and his team of christofascists seem determined to criminalize pregnancy at all costs.

https://open.substack.com/pub/jessica/p/louisiana-signs-extradition-order?r=19dk2e&utm_medium=ios

This is a big win for reproductive rights in the United States.

NY Governor Hochul signed a bill to ensure doctors who provide abortion medication to patients outside the State have legal protection

Maggie Carpenter is a New York physician who’s been indicted for prescribing abortion medication to a Louisiana patient

This new bill will ensure no doctor in New York can be charged for assisting with a person’s right to choose.

Governor Hochul also stated she would never “under any circumstances” turn Carpenter over to Louisiana

https://open.substack.com/pub/jessica/p/finally-good-news-ny-enacts-new-protections?r=19dk2e&utm_medium=ios