The law, which protects patients and providers, tells other states they will not be able to use Washington state courts or judicial processes to enforce their bans on abortion and gender-affirming health care.
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Supreme Court delays decision on abortion pill, extends access until Friday
The justices are considering whether to allow restrictions on mifepristone to take effect as a legal challenge to the medication’s FDA approval continues.
Abortion foes urge justices to allow limits on abortion drug
The Biden administration and pharmaceutical companies defend the drug as safe and effective, and warn of chaos for women and providers if Texas court-ordered changes take effect.
Florida lawmakers pass 6-week abortion ban backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis
The Republican governor and presumed 2024 presidential candidate is expected to sign the bill into law.
Abortion bill debate quickly heats up at the State House
Republicans say Gov. Janet Mills’ legislation to allow post-viability abortions demands full-throated opposition because it permits ‘abortion on demand.’
Gov. Mills introduces bill to expand abortion access as Democrats line up in support
The legislation would allow abortions to be performed after viability of the fetus as long as a physician determines it is necessary.
Mills considers stockpiling abortion pills in wake of court rulings
Mifepristone, which is used in medication abortion, could be removed from the market as soon as Friday.
Health secretary slams abortion pill ruling as ‘not America’
There is uncertainty about access to the most commonly used method of abortion in the United States following two separate and conflicting court rulings in Texas and Washington over the legality of mifepristone.
Both sides mobilize in push for abortion legislation in Maine
A number of competing bills, including Gov. Janet Mills’ effort to expand existing protections, keep the issue on the front burner in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling.
First state law to criminalize out-of-state abortion travel may inspire others
Abortion rights advocates and legal experts say they expect other states to follow Idaho’s approach — and eventually to extend interstate travel prohibitions to adults.