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PublishedSeptember 9, 2021
Justice Department sues Texas over restrictive new abortion law
'The act is clearly unconstitutional under longstanding Supreme Court precedent,' Attorney General Merrick Garland says in seeking to have it declared invalid.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2021
In wake of Texas law, abortion again becomes a hot topic in Maine
Pro-choice politicians decry Supreme Court's refusal to block the highly restrictive new law.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2021
Biden blasts Supreme Court’s decision to let Texas’ ban on most abortions stand
The court voted 5-4 to deny an emergency appeal from abortion providers and others but suggested that its order likely isn't the last word and other challenges can be brought.
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PublishedSeptember 2, 2021
Our View: Supreme Court’s stance on abortion law speaks volumes
Women in Texas are being denied their constitutional rights, and that's OK with a majority of justices.
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PublishedMay 19, 2021
Texas governor signs law banning abortions as early as 6 weeks
The legislation puts Texas in line with more than a dozen other states that ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2021
Maine agencies praise Biden for moving to rescind abortion ‘gag rule’
The rule, put in place by the Trump administration, makes it illegal for health care providers receiving federal aid to tell patients how or where to access abortion services.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2021
Commentary: 48 years after Roe, we’ll keep working for reproductive freedom
Planned Parenthood will strive to defeat attempts in the Maine Legislature to take away care or shame abortion patients.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2021
Augusta’s Hands Around the Capitol event canceled for the first time in 48 years
The event, organized by pro-life nonprofit Maine Right to Life, usually includes a march, rally and worship at the state Capitol complex.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2020
Federal judge rules women can get abortion pill without doctor visits
The judge said suspending the requirements aligns with public health guidance to eliminate unnecessary travel and in-person contact.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
Our View: With abortion ruling, Roberts tries to salvage Supreme Court’s reputation
But Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh don’t live by their pledges to honor precedent.
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