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Democrats Introduce Bill To Repeal Comstock Act

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Democrats Introduce Bill To Repeal Comstock Act

Democrats in the Senate and House introduced a bill to repeal an archaic law that could be revived to implement a national abortion ban. Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) introduced the Stop Comstock Act on Thursday afternoon in hopes of repealing the 1873 law that criminalizes sending “obscene” materials in the mail, including anything “intended for … Read more

How Trump Could Still Ban Abortion Pills Nationwide

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How Trump Could Still Ban Abortion Pills Nationwide

Despite the Supreme Court unanimously rejecting an attack on abortion pills this week, pro-choice advocates are cautioning against calling the decision a win — and for good reason. The ruling rejected the anti-abortion plaintiffs on standing, not on the merits of the case, which simply maintains the status quo of abortion access in the U.S. … Read more