Coverage dated September 11, 2023 to September 12, 2023

Women challenge abortion bans in 3 states

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- More women across the U.S. filed lawsuits on Tuesday challenging abortion restrictions that went into effect in Republican-led states after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year.

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Reports & sources

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  1. The Republic

    Women in Idaho, Tennessee and Oklahoma sue over abortion bans after being denied care (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — More women across the U.S. filed lawsuits on Tuesday challenging abortion restrictions that went into effect in Republican-led states after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year.

  2. Axios

    Group sues on behalf of women denied emergency abortions in 3 states (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    It's the second major round of complaints arguing that pregnant patients in dire situations are being denied abortions because doctors don't know how to interpret exceptions to strict bans.

  3. Idaho Capital Sun

    Women with serious pregnancy complications sue over state abortion bans (opens Idaho Capital Sun)

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    Idaho Capital Sun's feed description

    Women and physicians in Idaho, Oklahoma and Tennessee have sued their home states after they say they were denied abortion care.

  4. CBS News

    Abortion rights group files legal action over narrow medical exceptions to abortion bans in 3 states (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The actions were filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights on behalf of physicians and women who were denied or delayed access to abortion care despite facing serious pregnancy complications.

  5. The Guardian

    Women challenge abortion bans in three states after emergency care denied (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The Center for Reproductive Rights has taken legal action on behalf of women denied care in Idaho, Oklahoma and Tennessee

  6. NPR

    Women fight abortion bans in 3 more states with legal actions (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Patients and doctors in Tennessee, Idaho and Oklahoma are taking legal action against state abortion bans. Women told dramatic stories of dangerous pregnancies and delayed care.

  7. Source New Mexico

    Eight women had serious pregnancy complications. Now they’re suing over state abortion bans. - Source New Mexico (opens Source New Mexico)

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    Source New Mexico's feed description

    Women and physicians in Idaho, Oklahoma and Tennessee have sued their home states after they say they were denied abortion care despite being diagnosed with serious, life-threatening medical conditions while pregnant.

  8. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Women challenge abortion bans in 3 states (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- More women across the U.S. filed lawsuits on Tuesday challenging abortion restrictions that went into effect in Republican-led states after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year.

  9. Green Field Reporter

    Women in Idaho, Tennessee and Oklahoma sue over abortion bans after being denied care - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — More women across the U.S. filed lawsuits on Tuesday challenging abortion restrictions that went into effect in Republican-led states after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year.

  10. The Guardian

    Idaho’s abortion ban threatened this mother’s health. Her lawsuit challenges its ‘exceptions’ (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Doctors sent her out of state for care, unsure whether they could perform an abortion. She seeks to clarify the ban’s language.

  11. Courthouse News Service

    New lawsuit in Idaho questions scope of state abortion exemptions (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    Lawsuits have also been filed this week in Oklahoma and Tennessee claiming state abortion bans prevent women from receiving life-saving care.

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