Post-Roe

SCOTUS is going into July, destroying executive agency powers along the way

In SEC and EPA decisions, the conservatives are on a "power grab," as Justice Sotomayor told us in dissent. Also: We got the EMTALA disposition.

Jun 27 •

Errant SCOTUS abortion case document posting sparks confusion

There was no ruling in the EMTALA case on Wednesday, but Bloomberg reported on an "inadvertently" posted doc. Also: SCOTUS conservatives make corruption…

Jun 26 •

Mifepristone challenge fails; SCOTUS rules anti-abortion doctors, groups lack standing

“[T]he federal courts are the wrong forum for addressing the plaintiffs’ concerns about FDA’s actions," Justice Kavanaugh wrote for the unanimous court.

Jun 13 •

Federal judge rebukes Alabama AG's threat to prosecute providing help for out-of-state abortions

“[T]he Constitution protects the right to cross state lines and engage in lawful conduct in other States, including receiving an abortion,” Judge Myron…

May 6 •

Arizona passed repeal of its Civil War-era abortion ban. Now what?

Attorney General Kris Mayes is already focused on the next steps after Wednesday's Senate vote sending the repeal to Gov. Katie Hobbs's desk.

May 1 •

In E.R. abortion care case, the justices face the questions of a post-Roe America

The women justices spoke out about the real consequences of the case, but the decision will likely come down to two men: Chief Justice Roberts and…

Apr 24 •

Arizona's near-total abortion ban likely blocked until at least June, as next steps planned

Law Dork has the 1971 lawsuit underlying this week's Arizona Supreme Court ruling. Also: Last Week Tonight's Chris McDaniel exposes death penalty drug…

Apr 13 •

A Civil War-era abortion ban will soon control lives in Arizona — for now

On Tuesday, the Arizona Supreme Court held that a near-total criminal abortion ban first passed in 1864 can be enforced. But, a November vote could…

Apr 10 •

Don't fall for Trump's new abortion position claims

Trump's purported abortion position is unrealistic, unworkable, and unpopular. He's just saying it because he wants to win. He told us as much.

Apr 8 •

Florida high court upholds abortion ban — and puts abortion on the ballot

A third decision on Monday also approves a marijuana legalization ballot measure for the fall.

Apr 2 •

Justices likely to keep medication abortion available on current terms

The argument that courts should overrule the FDA's mifepristone decisions faced a skeptical Supreme Court. But, the Comstock Act waits in the wings.

Mar 26 •

Law Dork Video: Anti-abortion rights reach the Supreme Court

Law Dork Video: Cohen, Donley, and Rebouché discuss the upcoming mifeprisone and EMTALA arguments at SCOTUS, as well as what other reproductive rights…

Mar 25 •

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