The U.S. Supreme Court has now heard arguments on a key case involving access to abortions. Specifically, opponents are trying to hamper the use of a pill called mifepristone, a safe and effective pill accounting for about half of abortions in the United States.
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The future of the Supreme Court: A conversation with law professor Richard W. Garnett
Richard W. Garnett is the University of Notre Dame’s Paul J. Schierl/Fort Howard Corporation Professor of Law, director of the Law School’s Program on Church, State & Society and a concurrent professor of political science. Garnett discusses the future of the Supreme Court.
Rutgers expert, author of “Abortion after Roe” available for comment on abortion decision
“Abortion is – and always has been – a key arena for contesting power relations between women and men. While the decriminalization of abortion made the procedure legal and safe and helped women to gain access to education and careers,…
What the Roe v. Wade decision means to activists on both sides
The 5-4 ruling, handed down on June 24, is a major setback for women’s reproductive rights, some legal scholars say. But anti-abortion activists and some religious groups applauded the historic decision.
Commentary urgently calls on hospitalists to address inpatients’ contraceptive needs
The overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court gives new urgency to considering women’s contraceptive needs in all interactions with the health care system. A new commentary from Eileen Barrett, MD, Albuquerque, New Mexico calls on hospitalists to offer contraceptive counseling to patients of childbearing age regardless of reason for hospitalization. The editorial is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
GW Experts Available to Comment on the Supreme Court Abortion Decision
WASHINGTON (June 24, 2022) —The Supreme Court has overturned the 50-year-old precedent in Roe v. Wade access to abortion. The high court released its decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Friday morning. The George Washington University has experts…
Johns Hopkins Experts Available to Discuss Roe v. Wade Decision
As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to announce a decision on overturning Roe v. Wade, Johns Hopkins University experts are available to discuss the court’s action and what it could mean for the future of women’s health. They can also…
GW Experts Available to Comment on the Supreme Court Abortion Decision
WASHINGTON (June 14, 2022) —The Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which might overturn Roe v. Wade, could lead to long-lasting impacts on society as well as risks to mothers, children and families. If the Court…
GW Expert Available to Discuss Abortion Rules Overseas
WASHINGTON (May 10, 2022)—In wake of the Supreme Court’s leaked draft opinion that, if held, would overturn the right to an abortion in the United States, many commentators are looking at how abortion is handled in other countries. Shirley Graham…
Expert available to discuss women’s narratives about medication abortions
Katherine Rafferty, associate teaching professor of communication studies at Iowa State University, is available to talk about her ongoing work exploring women’s narratives and decision-making around medication abortions. “My research shows women often describe their experiences as complex, rife and…
With Leak of the Roe v. Wade Draft Decision, “First time in history that we are restricting a right.”
The potential for overturning Roe v. Wade has widespread implications for not only women’s health and privacy but also for how companies do business and provide for their employees.
Texas threat to revisit SCOTUS case could be ‘catastrophic’
In the aftermath of the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, Texas Governor Greg Abbott discussed revisiting the 1982 Supreme Court ruling Plyler v. Doe requiring states to provide education to undocumented children. Jaclyn Kelley-Widmer,…
Why are companies silent on SCOTUS abortion reversal?
They say silence is golden. But when it comes to controversial issues such as the Supreme Court’s pending ruling on Roe v. Wade, saying something is better than saying nothing, says Wendy Smith, professor of management and co-director of the…
LGBTQ civil rights at risk with Roe v. Wade decision
With the Supreme Court poised to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion nationwide, there may be far-reaching implications for the legal rights of other groups, including the LGBTQ community. Katherine Sender, professor of communication and feminist, gender,…
Tulane University experts available to discuss impact of historic Supreme Court abortion ruling
Tulane University has the following experts available to discuss the implications of the draft Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. For interviews, contact Keith Brannon at [email protected] or 504-621-2724/ Barri Bronston at [email protected] or 504-352-2534. LEGAL IMPACTS Stephen…
George Washington University professors are available to discuss the Court’s apparent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade from multiple angles
Lara Brown is the director of GW’s Graduate School of Political Management. She can discuss how the Supreme Court’s decision could impact the 2022 and 2024 elections and the Biden administration’s response to the Court’s ruling. Casey Burgat is an…
Writings indicate Barrett is comfortable overturning precedents, such as Roe v. Wade, that have been affirmed over and over, U of R professor says.
As the SCOTUS confirmation hearings continue, Dr. Jennifer Nelson, a U.S. historian and professor at the University of Redlands, says Roe v. Wade could be overturned next year. “Amy Coney Barrett, like other recent Supreme Court nominees, is not going…