Reproductive Health & Justice U.S. Repro Watch: Six Updates You Won’t Want to Miss, 4.23.26 May 8, 2026 Rifan Muazin The landscape of reproductive rights in the United States remains a dynamic and fiercely contested arena, marked by ongoing legal battles, shifts in administrative policy, and the persistent efforts of…
Reproductive Health & Justice The Center Sues Georgia Over Midwifery Restrictions, Multiple States Push Laws Attacking Abortion Pills, and More News on U.S. Reproductive Rights May 7, 2026 Rifan Muazin The landscape of reproductive rights in the United States remains a dynamic and often contentious battleground, with recent developments highlighting both legal challenges and legislative efforts to shape access to…
Reproductive Health & Justice The DOJ has fired four U.S. Attorneys who prosecuted anti-abortion extremists for attacking clinics. May 6, 2026 Rifan Muazin The Department of Justice under the Trump administration has terminated the employment of four U.S. Attorneys who were instrumental in prosecuting individuals involved in anti-abortion extremism, specifically those who engaged…
Reproductive Health & Justice Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Abortion Pill Restriction, Tennessee Silences Women Denied Abortions, and More News on U.S. Reproductive Rights May 5, 2026 Rifan Muazin The landscape of reproductive rights in the United States remains a fiercely contested battleground, marked by significant legal challenges and legislative maneuvers. Recent developments underscore the dynamic and often precarious…
Reproductive Health & Justice Midwifery Care: An Ancient Practice Facing Modern Barriers in U.S. Maternal Health May 5, 2026 Rifan Muazin Midwifery, a profession with roots stretching back tens of thousands of years, stands as a cornerstone of human maternal health. For millennia, midwives have been the trusted companions and skilled…
Reproductive Health & Justice Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Restrictions on Abortion Pill Access, Allowing Mail and Pharmacy Distribution While Review Continues May 4, 2026 Rifan Muazin The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a temporary stay, halting an order from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals that sought to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone. This…
Reproductive Health & Justice Trump Administration Proposes Deep Cuts to Reproductive Health Programs in Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request May 2, 2026 Rifan Muazin The Trump administration has formally submitted its Fiscal Year 2027 Budget request, a comprehensive proposal outlining the administration’s spending priorities and funding recommendations for the federal government. This non-binding document,…
Reproductive Health & Justice At CSW 70, Global Reproductive Rights Face Progress and Pushback May 2, 2026 Rifan Muazin Seventy years ago, in the nascent years of the United Nations, a pivotal pledge was made to women and girls worldwide: the establishment of the Commission on the Status of…
Reproductive Health & Justice Court of Appeal Delivers Setback to Reproductive Rights in Kenya, Reinstates Criminal Prosecution of a Young Woman and Health Provider May 2, 2026 Rifan Muazin In a ruling that has sent shockwaves through Kenya’s reproductive health community, the Court of Appeal in Malindi has today set aside a landmark High Court decision, thereby reinstating criminal…
Reproductive Health & Justice Telehealth Abortion Care Access Jeopardized as Court Temporarily Reinstates In-Person Dispensing Requirement for Mifepristone May 2, 2026 Rifan Muazin The landscape of reproductive healthcare in the United States faces a significant disruption following a recent ruling by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, which has temporarily reinstated a requirement…
