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Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone

Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone

A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone
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US court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs, for now

US court blocks mail-order access to abortion drugs, for now

By Daniel Wiessner May 1 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked a federal rule allowing the abortion drug mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail, significantly curtailing access to the drug nationwide and particularly in states that have banned abortion. 
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Federal Court Blocks Mailing of Abortion Pill Mifepristone, Affecting Nationwide Access

Federal Court Blocks Mailing of Abortion Pill Mifepristone, Affecting Nationwide Access

A federal appeals court has ruled to restrict the distribution of the abortion pill mifepristone, mandating that it can only be dispensed in person at clinics. This decision by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans challenges the previous allowance for the pill to be mailed, a method that became prevalent following the Supreme Court's 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade. The ruling aligns with Louisiana's stance that every unborn child is a legal person from conception. The decision is expected to significantly impact access to abortion, particularly in states with strict abortion bans.
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US Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Mail-Order Abortion Drug Access

US Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Mail-Order Abortion Drug Access

A US appeals court has temporarily blocked a federal rule that allowed the abortion drug mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail. This decision significantly restricts access to the drug, particularly in states where abortion is banned. The ruling comes from the fifth US circuit court of appeals in New Orleans, which sided with the state of Louisiana in its challenge to the 2023 rule implemented by the Biden administration. The rule had removed the requirement for mifepristone to be dispensed in person, aiming to increase accessibility.
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US Supreme Court under Roberts takes 'wrecking ball' to Voting Rights Act

US Supreme Court under Roberts takes 'wrecking ball' to Voting Rights Act

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - The Voting Rights Act of 1965 has often been called the crown jewel of the U.S. civil rights movement. But under a U.S. Supreme Court led for two decades by conservative Chief Justice John Roberts, experts said, that jewel has lost its luster.
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Louisiana Suspends U.S. House Primaries Following Supreme Court Ruling on Racial Gerrymandering

Louisiana Suspends U.S. House Primaries Following Supreme Court Ruling on Racial Gerrymandering

Louisiana has suspended its upcoming U.S. House primaries after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the state's congressional map constitutes an 'unconstitutional racial gerrymander.' The decision affects the state's two Democratic-held, predominantly Black districts. Governor Jeff Landry, a Republican, announced the suspension, emphasizing the need to uphold the rule of law and allow the legislature time to create a fair map. While the U.S. Senate primaries will proceed as planned, the House races are on hold, with no clear timeline for resumption. Secretary of State Nancy Landry stated that votes for the House races will not be counted, although they will remain on the ballot.
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Supreme Court weakens the Voting Rights Act and aids GOP efforts to control the House

Supreme Court weakens the Voting Rights Act and aids GOP efforts to control the House

The Supreme Court has weakened a landmark Civil Rights-era law that has increased minority representation in Congress and elsewhere
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Louisiana governor plans to suspend May primary to redraw US House map, Washington Post reports

Louisiana governor plans to suspend May primary to redraw US House map, Washington Post reports

April 29 (Reuters) - Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry told Republican House candidates on Wednesday that he planned to suspend next month’s primary elections to allow state lawmakers to pass a new congressional map, the Washington Post reported, citing two people with knowledge of the calls. 
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Supreme Court ruling will reshape American politics. The only question is when

Supreme Court ruling will reshape American politics. The only question is when

The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority has handed Republicans their biggest victory yet in the battle to control the House of Representatives and statehouses across the country
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The Latest: Supreme Court weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act

The Latest: Supreme Court weakens a key tool of the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court has weakened a key tool of the Voting Rights Act that has helped combat racial discrimination in voting for over 50 years
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Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances

Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances

The Supreme Court has struck down Louisiana’s second majority Black congressional district in a decision that could open the door for Republican-led states to eliminate Black and Latino electoral districts that tend to favor Democrats
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US Supreme Court undermines key provision of Voting Rights Act

US Supreme Court undermines key provision of Voting Rights Act

By John Kruzel and Andrew Chung WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - The U.S.