"New Jersey will always be a safe haven for reproductive freedom. Period," Murphy recently told state lawmakers. "I am asking you to join me in doing more to protect reproductive rights." The leaders of both legislative chambers support abortion access, but it is unclear how much it would ...
Yet the fate of reproductive rights in the Sun Belt is far from sealed. Abortion opponents have vowed to challenge the initiative in state court, and if they aren’t successful there in striking it down, push for another ballot measure next cycle to overtu...
New Jersey abortion rate remains 2nd in U.S.RUTH PADAWER, STAFF WRITER
26 states are "certain or likely to ban abortion," while 16 states, including New York State, provide protection for abortion rights in law or in their constitutions, according to the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Voters in Colorado and South Dakota will have a say on abortion rights this fall after enough signatures were collected to put measures on the ballots.
"It energizes the movement to know that the highest official in New Jersey is with us," executive director Marie Tasy said. Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, who favors abortion rights, did not attend the rally, which was just feet outside her office. ...
The rule changes are part of a rapidly shifting landscape for reproductive rights in the U.S. On Thursday, for example, the South Carolina Supreme Court struck down a ban on abortion after cardiac activity is detected — typically at about six weeks — on grounds that the restriction violates...
In May 2022, Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont signed first-in-the-nationreproductive rights legislationmaking Connecticut an abortion sanctuary state. Starting July 1, medical providersare shielded from lawsin other states that have outlawed abortion, as are patients who travel to the state for abortion ...
New Jersey No parental involvement required. New Mexico No parental involvement required. New York No parental involvement required. North Carolina Requires parental consent from one parent, or a grandparent with whom the minor has resided with for at least six months, to give permission for the...
WASHINGTON-The future of abortion rights is in the hands of a conservative Supreme Court that is beginning a new term Monday that also includes major cases on gun rights and religion. The court's credibility with the public also could be on the line, especially if a divided court were to ...