Courts SCOTUS punts on federal preemption of restrictive abortion bans SCOTUS ruled it incorrectly decided to hear Moyle v. United States, allowing federal law to still override Idaho abortion law. Chance PhillipsJuly 1, 2024
Health Reproductive rights organizations: “Human beings are dying” because of state policies Reproductive healthcare advocacy organizations sound alarm about negative trends in Alabama healthcare, blaming recent restrictions on abortion and IVF. Chance PhillipsJune 17, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | The price of ignorance For a long time now in Alabama, we have let ignorance be our guide. The bill has been steep. Josh MoonJune 5, 2024
Health Louisiana bill to criminalize abortion medications, echoing AG Marshall’s approach The Louisiana law echoes AG Steve Marshall's crusade in Alabama to attack reproductive health, threatening to prosecute women. Bill BrittMay 22, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | AG Marshall: A threat to women’s rights and the rule of law Marshall wants to charge people with "criminal conspiracy" just for providing a ride across state lines for abortion access. Bill BrittMay 20, 2024
Courts Judge allows abortion support lawsuit to move forward Judge Myron Thompson will continue hearing a lawsuit that calls for legal protection of individuals who help women seek abortions across state lines. Jacob HolmesMay 7, 2024
Courts Federal judge criticizes Alabama AG for abortion threats, allows case to continue Judge Myron Thompson’s ruling lambasted Marshall and his office for a lack of “common sense." Josh MoonMay 7, 2024
Legislature Bill prohibiting certain sex ed providers one step closer to passage The bill would prevent sex education materials from being "Sexually explicit" and prohibit demonstration of contraception use. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2024
Legislature Bill enshrining access to contraception advances in House The committee amended the bill to ensure there is no right to contraception after implantation of the embryo. Jacob HolmesApril 11, 2024
Elections State’s IVF law sparks debate, highlights District 10 House election "This short-term solution does not fully restore the freedom and security Alabama families deserve," candidate Marilyn Lands said. StaffMarch 8, 2024