Appeals Court Strikes Down Ariz. 20-Week Abortion Ban as Unconstitutional
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday struck down an Arizona law (HB 2036) that bans abortions after 20 weeks from a woman's last menstrual period, ruling that the measure violates Supreme Court precedent prohibiting states from banning abortions prior to fetal viability, the New York Times reports.

Featured Blogs
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
"Arizona Congressman Wants To Expand His DC Abortion Ban To Restrict Reproductive Rights Nationwide" (Tara Culp-Ressler, Center for American Progress' "ThinkProgress," 5/20), "A Duty To Protect Lives" (Carol Petraitis/Arno Vosk, American Civil Liberties Union's "Blog of Rights," 5/17) and "Arkansas Judge Temporarily Blocks State's 12-Week Abortion Ban" (Jessica Mason Pieklo, RH Reality Check, 5/17).

Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Ark. 12-Week Abortion Ban While Lawsuit Proceeds
Monday, May 20, 2013
A federal judge on Friday issued a preliminary injunction that prevents Arkansas from enforcing a ban (Act 301) on most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy while a lawsuit challenging the law continues, the New York Times reports.

Maine Legislature Rejects Parental Consent Measure
Monday, May 20, 2013
A Maine legislative committee on Friday rejected a bill (LD 1193) that would require the written consent of a parent or legal guardian before a minor or incapacitated individual could obtain an abortion, the Bangor Daily News reports.