Posted on · “Nelson Rockefeller was thought to be unable to get the Republican nomination because he had been divorced, if there had been Twitter back then, who knows what would’ve happened” – Brandon Rottinghaus, co-host of Party Politics, on how the times have changed in the world of politics and what constitutes as unacceptable behavior to voters today
Posted on · A federal appeals court has nullified key portions of a sweeping 2013 Texas abortion law — a legal formality that complies with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling earlier this summer.
Posted on · The Supreme Court is expected to rule Monday on the final Texas case this session. Passed in 2013, House Bill 2 requires physicians performing abortions...
Posted on · It temporarily puts on hold a ruling that would have closed half of the state's abortion facilities.
Posted on · In a blow to the state's abortion providers, federal appeals judges on Tuesday upheld a state law requiring nearly all Texas facilities that perform the procedure to meet hospital-like standards. Only a handful of Texas abortion clinics in the state - all in major metropolitan areas - meet those standards.
Posted on · The newly-formed group will back legislation that would allow more access to abortion, comprehensive sex education and contraception.
Posted on · Lawyers for the state of Texas were in federal appeals court in New Orleans Wednesday arguing in favor of a controversial state law that requires abortion clinics to meet the standards of outpatient surgery centers. This story is part of a partnership that includes Houston Public Media, NPR and Kaiser Health News. It can be republished for free. (details)
Posted on · Lawyers for Texas were in New Orleans this morning arguing over a controversial Texas abortion law. News 88.7 Health and Science reporter Carrie Feibel is there and she says a lot of the arguments focused on women in far-flung parts of the state, such as El Paso.
Posted on · Lawyers are preparing for appellate court arguments on Jan. 8 at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. One of the legal disputes centers on how far a woman may have to drive to get an abortion.
Posted on · Despite ruling, not all shuttered clinics will have resources to reopen
Posted on · U.S. Supreme Court justices largely granted the request of abortion providers, who argue the law is designed to make the procedure all but illegal in the state.
Posted on · Providers asked the full court to review three-judge panel decision.
Posted on · Thirteen clinics want permission to re-open while lawsuit proceeds
Posted on · All but 7 abortion clinics in Texas to close
Posted on · Appeals panel could decide if Texas can shut down a dozen clinics