THE ‘BATTLEGROUND’ WEEKLY WRAP UP - THE LATEST ON ABORTION IN AMERICA
Kansans Vote To Protect Abortion Rights A couple of weeks ago on the blog, we discussed the Kansas vote on abortion, the first vote to put abortion rights in the hands of the public. In a moment of victory and relief for pro-choice activists and advocates, the state voted overwhelmingly to protect their reproductive rights on August 2. Rachel Sweet, campaign manager for Kansas For Constitutional Freedom, said: "The people of Kansas have spoken… They think that abortion should be safe, legal and accessible in the state of Kansas." In…
THE ‘BATTLEGROUND’ WEEKLY WRAP UP - THE LATEST ON ABORTION IN AMERICA
New Lawsuit Challenges Georgia’s Six-Week Abortion Ban Last week on the blog, we discussed the six-week abortion ban that took immediate effect in Georgia. Now, one week later on July 26th, a coalition of doctors and pro-choice advocates have filed a lawsuit challenging the six-week ban. The lawsuit argues that the six-week ban goes against Georgia’s commitment to the right to privacy by allowing prosecutors to access Georgian’s private medical records without due process. Additionally, the lawsuit argues, the six-week ban clearly violated federal constitutional precedent when it was originally…
THE ‘BATTLEGROUND’ WEEKLY WRAP UP - THE LATEST ON ABORTION IN AMERICA
Georgia’s Six-Week Abortion Ban Takes Effect Immediately This week, on July 20, Georgia’s 11th Circuit Court of Appeals allowed the passing of the state’s six-week abortion ban, which had previously been deemed unconstitutional and blocked since 2019. The court did not wait the usual 28 days for an official mandate to be issued. The ban goes into effect immediately, and many Georgians will be blocked from legal access to abortion care before they even know they are pregnant. A joint statement from the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of…
THE ‘BATTLEGROUND’ WEEKLY WRAP UP - THE LATEST ON ABORTION IN AMERICA
State Updates Last week on the blog, we covered the string of lawsuits being filed by pro-choice lawyers and reproductive care organizations with the aim of keeping abortion care accessible for as long as possible in the wake of ‘trigger bans’ in many states. These lawsuits have continued to develop over the past few days, and this week, bans have been temporarily blocked in Louisiana and Arizona. Jenny Ma, Center for Reproductive Rights senior staff attorney, said, “This is an incredible relief for people who need abortion care right now…
THE ‘BATTLEGROUND’ WEEKLY WRAP UP - THE LATEST ON ABORTION IN AMERICA
State Updates This week, several lawsuits have been filed by pro-choice lawyers and organizations with the aim of blocking trigger bans and keeping the small number of remaining abortion care clinics open for as long as possible in North Dakota, Louisiana, Florida, Texas, Arizona, Mississippi, and Oklahoma. Nancy Northup, Center for Reproductive Rights president, said: “We are seeing the start of a public health crisis that will engulf the nation. Our immediate priority is to preserve access in every state for as long as we can. Every day and hour…
THE ‘BATTLEGROUND WEEKLY WRAP UP - The Latest On Abortion In America
Five states that originally banned abortion have now resumed abortion services for the short term as judges block bans. Following the chaos-inducing overturning of Roe v Wade last Friday, clinics in Texas, Louisiana and Utah have now resumed abortion services whilst the courts explore the legality of the bans. This was followed shortly by Kentucky, which had it’s trigger law, banning abortions, blocked by a judge until at least the 6th of July. On July 1st, a Florida judge ruled that a new state law banning abortions at 15…
Ethical Reporting On The Overturn Of Roe V Wade
With Roe V Wade expected to fall in the coming months, 26 states are poised to ban abortion, 13 of which states have trigger laws that go into effect immediately. While we prepare for the repercussions and wrestle with what the fallout will be, it is more imperative than ever that journalists are equipped to report on these issues appropriately. Below we have compiled some useful resources and tactics that can help journalists prepare to meet the moment: Journalists are encouraged to get to know the providers and organisers in…
6 Things To Know If Roe Is Overturned
1 At least 26 states will ban abortion, 13 of which have trigger laws that go into effect immediately. 200 clinics will face closure and 36 million people of reproductive age will lose access to abortion. 2 Attacks by state legislatures on abortion pills; increasingly extreme state laws criminalizing abortion, doctors and anyone who aids or abets someone obtaining abortion. 3 The chairman of the House Democrats has already called abortion ‘the central issue’ on the ballot for the 2022 midterms, especially in swing states. Expect a push for a…
BATTLEGROUND WORLD PREMIERE SOLD OUT
Battleground’s World Premiere at Tribeca Film Film Festival has now sold out! Battleground is an urgently timely window into the intersection of abortion and politics in America, following three women who lead formidable anti-abortion organizations to witness the enormous influence they wield. As Roe stands on the precipice of being overturned and numerous states pass unconstitutional abortion bans, the film also depicts those on the front lines of the fierce fight to maintain access. We have two more upcoming screenings - book your tickets early to get a space and…
BIDEN & THE WORD ‘ABORTION’
Following today’s shocking leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion that could make abortion illegal in over ½ U.S. States, many Americans have been anxiously awaiting to hear a response from President Joe Biden. “I believe that a woman’s right to choose is fundamental, Roe has been the law of the land for almost fifty years, and basic fairness and the stability of our law demand that it not be overturned.” According to CNN, Biden has had a long evolution on the issue. He said early on in his career…
