Jun 04 Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in pregnant teen case By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The high court on Monday sided with the government in wiping away a lower court decision in favor of the teen, who had been held in government custody after illegally entering the country. The decision is about the teen's individual… Continue reading
May 29 Supreme Court justices allow Arkansas to enforce abortion restrictions By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court is allowing Arkansas to put in effect restrictions on how abortion pills are administered. Critics of a challenged state law say it could effectively end medication abortions in the state. Continue reading
May 26 Prime minister, abortion rights groups claim win in Ireland By Gregory Katz and Renata Brito, Associated Press Abortion rights activists proclaimed victory for social justice Saturday as exit polls and early results indicated Ireland had voted overwhelmingly to repeal a 1983 constitutional ban on abortions. Continue reading
Mar 31 Court rules that government can’t block immigrant teens from abortion By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press A federal court in Washington has told the Trump administration that the government can’t interfere with the ability of pregnant immigrant teens being held in federal custody to obtain abortions. Continue reading
Jun 28 Supreme Court leans left in term unsettled by Scalia’s death By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Justice Antonin Scalia's sudden death transformed the Supreme Court's term, shifted power to its liberal wing and started a transition that will be greatly affected by who wins the presidency. Continue reading
Jun 27 Watch 7:40 The impact of the Supreme Court’s Texas abortion clinic ruling By PBS News Hour Abortion rights groups say the Supreme Court’s ruling against Texas’ stringent restrictions on abortion doctors and clinics was a major blow against “sham” laws trying to take away a woman’s right to choose. Gwen Ifill gets reaction from Nancy Northup… Continue watching
Aug 10 Pope Francis expected to challenge lawmakers in U.S. trip By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A political pope is sure to seize his opportunity when he addresses a political body. So both Democrats and Republicans are looking forward to Pope Francis' remarks to Congress next month — and bracing for them, too. Continue reading
Oct 31 Poll: As midterms near, economy, health care lead voters’ primary concerns By Nicholas Riccardi, Jennifer Agiesta, Associated Press DENVER — As a season of campaigning enters its intense final weekend, a new Associated Press-GfK poll illustrates the challenge ahead for candidates and their allies trying to rally voters around traditional wedge issues such as abortion and gay marriage. Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch Could Texas Turn Blue? Democrats and Republicans Both See Lone Star Opportunity Could Texas Turn Blue? Democrats and Republicans Both See Lone Star Opportunity… Continue watching
Mar 07 Watch Arkansas Abortion Law Bans Procedures After 12 Weeks of Pregnancy Arkansas Legislature Passes Nation's Strictest Abortion Law… Continue watching