Law & Justice |
Constitutional Law, Civil Liberties, & Individual Rights |
Abortion & Reproductive Issues |
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| Female Donors Could Again Shatter Records in 2020 Elections | | Jun. 3, 2019 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Liberals Once Again Target Anti-Abortion Democrat | | May 20, 2019 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| For Kavanaugh, Two Important Swing Votes on Reproductive Issues | | Sep. 24, 2018 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Restrictive Abortion Laws Leave Some States With Few Providers | | Apr. 9, 2018 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Under Obama, Abortion Rate Falls to 45-year Low | | Jan. 9, 2017 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Webster v. Reproductive Health Services | | 2008 | | Encyclopedia Entry |
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| Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey | | 2008 | | Encyclopedia Entry |
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| Gonzales, Attorney General v. Carhart, | | Apr. 18, 2007 | | Case Summary |
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| Stem Cell Research Dollars Keep Flowing | | Jul. 24, 2006 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Stem Cell Politics: An Unsettled Issue | | Jul. 24, 2006 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Stem Cell Bill Veto Marks a First for This President | | Jul. 24, 2006 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Bush Protects 'Moral Boundary' | | Jul. 24, 2006 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Supreme Court Will Review 'Partial Birth' Abortion Law | | Feb. 27, 2006 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Ayotte, Attorney General of New Hampshire v. Planned Parenthood of Northern New England | | Jan. 18, 2006 | | Case Summary |
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| General Accountability Office (GAO) Report on the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Handling of the Morning-After Pill | | Nov. 14, 2005 | | Primary Source |
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| The Legacy of 'Undue Burden' | | Nov. 7, 2005 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Fewer Abortions, More Questions | | Jul. 25, 2005 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Abortion Politics: Sound and Fury, But Signifying What? | | Jul. 25, 2005 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Abortion Politics: Trying to Get Along Without Going Along | | Feb. 7, 2005 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| 2004 Legislative Summary: Restriction on Federal Abortion Funding | | Dec. 4, 2004 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| 2004 Legislative Summary: Crimes Against the Fetus | | Dec. 4, 2004 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Hyde Abortion Restrictions Expanded | | Nov. 27, 2004 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| 'Partial Birth' Abortion Ban Is Struck Down Second Time | | Sep. 4, 2004 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Opposing Sides Vow to Fight On After Court Strikes Down 'Partial Birth' Abortion Law | | Jun. 5, 2004 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Fetal Protection Bill Cleared As Democrats' Substitute Fails | | Mar. 27, 2004 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Abortion Foes Plan More Bills | | Mar. 27, 2004 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Deal for Senate Debate on Fetal Protection | | Mar. 13, 2004 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Legal Victim Status for Fetuses Closer to Passage in House; Opponents See Attack on Roe | | Jan. 24, 2004 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| 2003 Legislative Summary: Fetal Protection | | Dec. 13, 2003 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| 2003 Legislative Summary: 'Partial Birth' Abortion | | Dec. 13, 2003 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Bush Signs 'Partial Birth' Abortion Ban | | Nov. 8, 2003 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Remarks by President George W. Bush When He Signed the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003 and the Temporary Restraining Order Issued by U.S. District Court Judge Blocking Enforcement of the Bill | | Nov. 5, 2003 | | Primary Source |
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| 'Partial Birth' Abortion: A Long Legislative History | | Oct. 25, 2003 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Cleared 'Partial Birth' Ban on Fast Track to Court | | Oct. 25, 2003 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| 'Partial Birth' Abortion Ban Close to Historic Passage | | Oct. 4, 2003 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| 'Partial Birth' Procedure Ban Advances | | Sep. 6, 2003 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Fall Agenda: 'Partial Birth' Abortion Ban | | Aug. 30, 2003 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Abortion Rights Advocates Spurn Fetus Protection Bill | | Jul. 19, 2003 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Abortion Foes' Busy Agenda | | Jul. 19, 2003 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Court Challenge a Sure Thing For 'Partial Birth' Abortion Ban | | Jun. 7, 2003 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Abortion Debates | | Mar. 21, 2003 | | CQ Researcher |
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| First Abortion Ban Since '73 Just a House Vote Away | | Mar. 15, 2003 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Scheidler v. National Organization for Women, Inc. | | Feb. 26, 2003 | | Case Summary |
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| GOP Capitol Hill Majorities Provide No Guarantee For Anti-Abortion Legislation | | Jan. 11, 2003 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Human Cloning Ban, 2003-2004 Legislative Chronology | | 2003 - 2004 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Fetal Protection, 2003-2004 Legislative Chronology | | 2003 - 2004 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Abortion, 2003-2004 Legislative Chronology | | 2003 - 2004 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Abortion Bill Passes House -- Again | | Apr. 20, 2002 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Parental Consent Bill Moves in House | | Mar. 23, 2002 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Fetal Insurance Plan Proves Controversial | | Feb. 2, 2002 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| House Acts to Limit Abortions | | 2002 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Bankruptcy Rewrite Stalls Again | | 2002 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Annual Abortion Fight Delayed | | 2002 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| President George W. Bush's Announcement of his Support for Federal Funding of Research on Stem Cells Already Extracted From Human Embryos | | Aug. 9, 2001 | | Primary Source |
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| Human Cloning Ban, 2001-2002 Legislative Chronology | | 2001 - 2002 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Fetal Protection, 2001-2002 Legislative Chronology | | 2001 - 2002 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Abortion, 2001-2002 Legislative Chronology | | 2001 - 2002 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Talking Points: Abortion | | 2001 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Abortion Battle Lines Redrawn | | 2001 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Statement by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Announcing Approval in the U.S. for Use of the Abortion Pill, Mifepristone (Mifeprex or RU-486) | | Sep. 28, 2000 | | Primary Source |
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| Stenberg, Attorney General of Nebraska v. Carhart: Opinions of the U.S. Supreme Court on Partial Birth Abortion, Justices S.G. Breyer, S.D. O'Connor, J.P. Stevens, R.B. Ginsburg, W.H. Rehnquist, A. Scalia, A.M. Kennedy, C. Thomas | | Jun. 28, 2000 | | Primary Source |
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| Stenberg, Attorney General of Nebraska v. Carhart: Detailed Summary | | Jun. 28, 2000 | | Case Summary |
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| Stenberg, Attorney General of Nebraska v. Carhart: Brief Summary | | Jun. 28, 2000 | | Case Summary |
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| Stenberg, Attorney General of Nebraska v. Carhart: Opinion Excerpt | | Jun. 28, 2000 | | Primary Source |
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| Hill v. Colorado: Brief Summary | | Jun. 28, 2000 | | Case Summary |
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| Final Document by the 23rd Special Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly Reaffirming Women's Rights and Freedoms | | Jun. 10, 2000 | | Primary Source |
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| FDA Approves RU-486 Days After House Passes Bill To Highlight Late-Term Abortions | | 2000 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| 2000 Legislative Summary: Partial Birth Abortion Ban | | 2000 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Fetal Rights, 1999-2000 Legislative Chronology | | 1999 - 2000 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Unborn Victims of Violence, 1999 Legislative Chronology | | 1999 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Partial Birth Abortion Procedure, 1999 Legislative Chronology | | 1999 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Parental Notification of Abortion, 1999 Legislative Chronology | | 1999 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Partial Birth Abortion Ban, 1998 Legislative Chronology | | 1998 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Parental Notification, 1998 Legislative Chronology | | 1998 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Roe v. Wade At 25 | | Nov. 28, 1997 | | CQ Researcher |
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| Presidential Veto Message: Clinton's Veto of "Partial Birth" Abortion Measure, 1997 | | Oct. 10, 1997 | | Primary Source |
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| Mazurek, Attorney General of Montana v. Armstrong: Brief Summary | | Jun. 19, 1997 | | Case Summary |
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| Lambert, Gallatin County Attorney v. Wicklund: Brief Summary | | Mar. 31, 1997 | | Case Summary |
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| Schenck v. Pro-Choice Network of Western New York: Brief Summary | | Feb. 19, 1997 | | Case Summary |
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| Veto of "Partial Birth" Abortion Ban, 1997 | | 1997 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Leavitt, Governor of Utah v. Jane L.: Brief Summary | | Jun. 17, 1996 | | Case Summary |
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| Dalton, Director, Arkansas Department of Human Services v. Little Rock Family Planning Services: Brief Summary | | Mar. 18, 1996 | | Case Summary |
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| Controversy over Surgeon General Nomination of Henry W. Foster, Jr. | | Jun. 22, 1995 | | Primary Source |
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| Abortion Clinic Protests | | Apr. 7, 1995 | | CQ Researcher |
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| Madsen v. Women's Health Center, Inc.: U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Creation of Buffer Zones around Abortion Clinics to Stop Protesters from Blocking Access to Clinics; Justices Rehnquist, Souter, Stevens, Scalia | | Jun. 30, 1994 | | Primary Source |
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| Madsen v. Women's Health Center, Inc.: Detailed Summary | | Jun. 30, 1994 | | Case Summary |
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| National Organization for Women, Inc. v. Scheidler: Detailed Summary | | Jan. 24, 1994 | | Case Summary |
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| National Organization for Women, Inc. v. Scheidler: Brief Summary | | Jan. 24, 1994 | | Case Summary |
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| National Organization for Women, Inc. v. Scheidler: U.S. Supreme Court Upholding Use of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Law in Suits to Curb Antiabortion Protests; Justices Rehnquist, Souter | | Jan. 24, 1994 | | Primary Source |
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| Bray v. Alexandria Women's Health Clinic: Opinion Excerpt | | Jan. 13, 1993 | | Primary Source |
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| Bray v. Alexandria Women's Health Clinic: Detailed Summary | | Jan. 13, 1993 | | Case Summary |
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| Bray v. Alexandria Women's Health Clinic: Brief Summary | | Jan. 13, 1993 | | Case Summary |
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| Bray v. Alexandria Women's Health Clinic: Opinions of Supreme Court Ruling Federal Civil Rights Law Cannot Be Used to Halt Abortion Protests; Justices A. Scalia, Stevens, A. Kennedy, D. Souter, S. O'Connor | | Jan. 13, 1993 | | Primary Source |
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| Abortion, 1993-1994 Legislative Chronology | | 1993 - 1994 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey: U.S. Supreme Court Opinion Upholding but Modifying the Right to Abortion; Justices O'Connor, Kennedy, Souter, Stevens, Blackmun, Rehnquist, Scalia | | Jun. 29, 1992 | | Primary Source |
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| Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey, Governor of Pennsylvania; Casey, Governor of Pennsylvania v. Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania: Opinion Excerpt | | Jun. 29, 1992 | | Primary Source |
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| Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey, Governor of Pennsylvania; Casey, Governor of Pennsylvania v. Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania | | Jun. 29, 1992 | | Case Summary |
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| Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey, Governor of Pennsylvania; Casey, Governor of Pennsylvania v. Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania | | Jun. 29, 1992 | | Case Summary |
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| Rust v. Sullivan: U.S. Supreme Court Upholding Government Regulations Prohibiting Federally Funded Family-Family Planning Clinics from Giving Abortion Advice; Justices Rehnquist, Blackmun, Stevens, O'Connor | | May 23, 1991 | | Primary Source |
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| Rust v. Sullivan: Opinion Excerpt | | May 23, 1991 | | Primary Source |
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| Rust v. Sullivan: Detailed Summary | | May 23, 1991 | | Case Summary |
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| Rust v. Sullivan: Brief Summary | | May 23, 1991 | | Case Summary |
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| Automobile Workers v. Johnson Controls: U.S. Supreme Court Rulingthat a Company Cannot Bar a Female Worker from a Job Because of Potential Harm to Her Unborn Child: Justices H.A. Blackmun, B.R. White, A. Scalia | | Mar. 20, 1991 | | Primary Source |
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| Abortion, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology | | 1991 - 1992 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Ohio v. Akron Center for Reproductive Health: Opinion Excerpt | | Jun. 25, 1990 | | Primary Source |
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| Ohio v. Akron Center for Reproductive Health: Brief Summary | | Jun. 25, 1990 | | Case Summary |
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| Hodgson v. Minnesota, Ohio v. Akron Center for Reproductive Health Services: U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Parental Abortion Notification; Justices Stevens, O'Connor, Marshall, Scalia, Kennedy, Blackmun | | Jun. 25, 1990 | | Primary Source |
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| Hodgson v. Minnesota, Minnesota v.Hodgson: Opinion Excerpt | | Jun. 25, 1990 | | Primary Source |
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| Hodgson v. Minnesota, Minnesota v. Hodgson: Detailed Summary | | Jun. 25, 1990 | | Case Summary |
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| Hodgson v. Minnesota, Minnesota v. Hodgson: Brief Summary | | Jun. 25, 1990 | | Case Summary |
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| Idaho Governor C. D. Andrus: Reasons for Vetoing State Legislature's Bill Placing Restrictions on Abortions | | Mar. 30, 1990 | | Primary Source |
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| Davis v. Davis v. King: Decision of the Blount County, Tennessee, Circuit Court Granting Temporary Custody of Frozen Embryos to the Women from Whom the Ova were Extracted. Judge W.D. Young | | Sep. 21, 1989 | | Primary Source |
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| Webster v. Reproductive Health Services: Ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court Giving the States More Authority to Impose Restrictions on Abortion. Justices S.D. O'Connor, A. Scalia, H.A. Blackmun, J.P. Stevens | | Jul. 3, 1989 | | Primary Source |
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| Abortion, 1989-1990 Legislative Chronology | | 1989 - 1990 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| In the Matter of Baby M: Decision of the New Jersey Supreme Court on Surrogate Mothers. Justice C.J. Wilentz | | Feb. 3, 1988 | | Primary Source |
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| In the Matter of Baby M, a Pseudonym for an Actual Person: Decision by the Superior Court of New Jersey Holding that a Contract Entered into for Surrogate Motherhood Was Valid and that the Biological Father Should Have Custody. Judge H.R. Sorkow | | Mar. 31, 1987 | | Primary Source |
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| California Federal Savings and Loan v. Guerra: Ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court that Laws Requiring Employers to Grant Unpaid Pregnancy Leave to Female Employees Are Not Discriminatory. Justices T. Marshall, B.R. White | | Jan. 13, 1987 | | Primary Source |
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| Thornburgh v. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court Reaffirming a Woman's Right to an Abortion. Justices H.A. Blackmun, W.E. Burger, B.R. White, S.D. O'Connor | | Jun. 11, 1986 | | Primary Source |
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| Simopoulos v. Virginia (462 U.S. 506): Brief Summary | | Jun. 15, 1983 | | Case Summary |
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| Planned Parenthood Association of Kansas City, Mo. v. Ashcroft, Ashcroft v. Planned Parent-hood Association of Kansas City, Mo. (462 U.S. 476): Brief Summary | | Jun. 15, 1983 | | Case Summary |
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| City of Akron v. Akron Center for Reproductive Health Inc., Akron Center for Reproductive Health Inc. v. City of Akron (462 U.S. 416): Brief Summary | | Jun. 15, 1983 | | Case Summary |
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| Akron v. Akron Center for Reproductive Health; Planned Parenthood Association of Kansas City, Missouri v. Ashcroft; Simopoulos v. Virginia. Rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court on Abortion, Justices L.F. Powell, Jr., S.D. O'Connor, H.A. Blackmun | | Jun. 15, 1983 | | Primary Source |
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| H. L. v. Matheson (450 U.S. 398): Brief Summary | | Mar. 23, 1981 | | Case Summary |
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| Anti-Abortion Efforts Thwarted by Congress and Supreme Court, 1981-1984 | | 1981 - 1984 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Williams v. Zbaraz, Miller v. Zbaraz, United States v. Zbaraz: Brief Summary | | Jun. 30, 1980 | | Case Summary |
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| Harris, Secretary of Health and Human Services v. McRae: U.S. Supreme Court Decision Ruling Women Do Not Have a Right to Federally Funded Abortions, States Could Halt Payment for Abortions. Justices P. Stewart, W. Brennan, T. Marshall | | Jun. 30, 1980 | | Primary Source |
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| Harris v. McRae: Brief Summary | | Jun. 30, 1980 | | Case Summary |
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| Bellotti v. Baird, Hunerwald v. Baird: Brief Summary | | Jul. 2, 1979 | | Case Summary |
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| Colautti v. Franklin: Brief Summary | | Jan. 9, 1979 | | Case Summary |
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| National Gas Company v. Satty: U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Restoring Seniority Rights to Female Employees Returning to Work after Pregnancy. Justices W. Rehnquist, L. Powell, J. Stevens | | Dec. 6, 1977 | | Primary Source |
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| Poelker v. Doe: Brief Summary | | Jun. 20, 1977 | | Case Summary |
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| Maher v. Roe: Brief Summary | | Jun. 20, 1977 | | Case Summary |
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| Beal v. Doe: Brief Summary | | Jun. 20, 1977 | | Case Summary |
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| Beal v Doe, Maher v. Roe, Peolker v. Doe: U.S. Supreme Court on Public Funds for Abortion. Per Curiam, Justices L. Powell, W. Brennan, T. Marshall, H. Blackmun, Chief Justice W. Burger | | Jun. 20, 1977 | | Primary Source |
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| Abortion: The Continuing Congressional Controversy, 1977 Special Report | | 1977 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| General Electric Company v. Gilbert: U.S Supreme on Company-Provided Pregnancy Benefits for Female Employees. Justices W. Rehnquist, J. P. Stevens | | Dec. 7, 1976 | | Primary Source |
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| Singleton v. Wulff: Brief Summary | | Jul. 1, 1976 | | Case Summary |
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| Planned Parenthood v. Danforth, Attorney General State of Missouri: U.S. Supreme Court on Missouri Abortion Law Imposing Requirements on Procedure. Justice H. A. Blackmun | | Jul. 1, 1976 | | Primary Source |
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| Abortion, 1976 Legislative Chronology | | 1976 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Abortion, 1975 Legislative Chronology | | 1975 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Public Opinion on Issues Relating to Proposed Constitutional Amendments, 19742005 (percent) | | 1974 - 2005 | | Facts & Figures |
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| Abortion, 1974 Legislative Chronology | | 1974 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| U.S. Supreme Court Decision Limiting the Power of States to Regulate Abortion | | Jan. 22, 1973 | | Primary Source |
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| Roe v. Wade, Doe v. Bolton: Brief Summary | | Jan. 22, 1973 | | Case Summary |
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| Abortion, 1973 Legislative Chronology | | 1973 | | Legislative Analysis |
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| Report of the Commission on Population Growth and the American Future to the president Advocating Liberalization of Abortion Laws | | Mar. 27, 1972 | | Primary Source |
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| Eisenstadt v. Baird: Brief Summary | | Mar. 22, 1972 | | Case Summary |
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| U.S. v. Vuitch: Brief Summary | | Apr. 21, 1971 | | Case Summary |
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| Public Opinion on Abortion, 1962-2000 | | 1962 - 2000 | | Facts & Figures |
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| Table 3-13 Public Opinion on Abortion, 19652010 (percent) | | | | Facts & Figures |
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| Table 10-16 Frequency of Legal Abortions, 19722008 | | | | Facts & Figures |