On Wednesday, a federal appeals court panel ruled that a 2014 Louisiana law requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital passes constitutional muster. The 2-1 ruling reverses the 2017 ruling of federal district court Judge John deGravelles, who had blocked the law. The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals three-judge panel … Read more
AG will ask Supreme Court to review decision By Dave Andrusko Judge Richard Posner Had you been in attendance when a three-judge panel of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments October 1, the one thing for sure you knew was that Judge Richard Posner would lambast Wisconsin’s law that requires abortionists to … Read more
By Dave Andrusko Jan Soifer, representing the Center for Reproductive Rights A trial that challenges two components of Texas’ HB 2 passed in 2013 that began yesterday in the court of United States District Judge Lee Yeakel is expected to continue through Thursday. One—the requirement that abortionists have admitting privileges at a local hospital—has … Read more
By Benjamin Clapper, Executive Director, Louisiana Right to Life Pro-Life Louisiana Gov. Boby Jindal The 2014 legislative session was a huge success for Louisiana women and unborn babies! To put the finishing touches on this year’s pro-life legislation, Governor Jindal will hold a signing ceremony this Thursday in Monroe, the home of Representatives Katrina … Read more