The legislation puts Texas in line with more than a dozen other states that ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine agencies praise Biden for moving to rescind abortion ‘gag rule’
The rule, put in place by the Trump administration, makes it illegal for health care providers receiving federal aid to tell patients how or where to access abortion services.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: 48 years after Roe, we’ll keep working for reproductive freedom
Planned Parenthood will strive to defeat attempts in the Maine Legislature to take away care or shame abortion patients.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta’s Hands Around the Capitol event canceled for the first time in 48 years
The event, organized by pro-life nonprofit Maine Right to Life, usually includes a march, rally and worship at the state Capitol complex.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Federal judge rules women can get abortion pill without doctor visits
The judge said suspending the requirements aligns with public health guidance to eliminate unnecessary travel and in-person contact.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: With abortion ruling, Roberts tries to salvage Supreme Court’s reputation
But Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh don’t live by their pledges to honor precedent.