Democratic Assemblymember Cristina Garcia said California's new laws would save lives, arguing that abortion bans don't stop abortions but instead lead to "unsafe and deadly abortions for communities of color, low-income communities, trans and other marginalized communities," ...
Even though most states don't prosecute a person seeking the abortion — typically, it is the medical provider who faces the legal risk — women have been charged for abortions that are illegal in their states. For instance, Lizelle Herrera was arrested in Texas for a self-induced abortion,"...
In general, the bishops' lobbyists don't have a difficult time meeting with staff of Members of Congress. Access may be particularly easy to Catholic Members who are sympathetic with their causes, or Members who represent a large Catholic constituency. In addition, their expertise serves the ...