Courts & Law
Some Jewish groups blast the end of Roe as a violation of their religious beliefs
According to the Women's Rabbinic Network, some of the religion's most sacred texts — the Torah, the Mishnah and the Talmud — view a fetus as a soul only once it's born.
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Abortion foes, supporters map next moves after Roe reversal
Emotional protests and prayer vigils are turning to resolve as several states enact bans and both supporters and foes of abortion rights map out their next moves.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania AG Josh Shapiro, the Democratic nominee for Pa. governor, rallied in defense of abortion rights at the National Constitution Center on Saturday.
2 years ago
With Roe v. Wade overturned, disabled people reflect on how it will impact them
With the overturn of Roe v. Wade, people with disabilities worry about how they will be disproportionately affected.
2 years ago
Hundreds of abortion access supporters gathered at Philadelphia City Hall to stand up for reproductive freedom, and human rights more broadly.
2 years ago
Juul can keep selling e-cigarettes as court blocks FDA ban
Juul had filed an emergency motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington so it can appeal the sales ban from the Food and Drug Administration.
2 years ago
Global reproductive and women’s rights groups react to overturn of Roe v. Wade
Some nonprofit groups have welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court decision. But many global reproductive and women's rights groups condemned the ruling.
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Philly abortion-rights advocates expect panic, threats, and increased demand following Roe decision
While Pennsylvania isn’t at immediate risk of abortion rights restrictions, advocates say this week’s SCOTUS decision will lead to more barriers and fear over abortion care.
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With Roe dead, some fear rollback of LGBTQ and other rights
In a separate concurring opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas said the court should review other precedents, including its 2015 decision legalizing same-sex marriage.
2 years ago
Here’s where abortions will likely be banned or strictly limited post Roe
With the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion bans in many states will kick in. Here are the states with laws with abortion bans and restrictions.
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What the Roe v. Wade overturn means for abortion rights in Pa., N.J., and Del.
Here is the outlook for abortion access in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware after the SCOTUS ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion
The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade.
2 years ago
Supreme Court strikes down N.Y. law that restricts concealed carrying of guns
The opinion, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, invalidates the state's requirement for people to show "proper cause" to get public carry licenses.
2 years ago
Brittney Griner chosen as honorary WNBA All-Star starter
Russian state-run news agency Tass reported last week that Griner's detention was extended until at least July 2.
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Three N.J. police departments to learn how to identify families dealing with addiction
State officials are launching a program that trains law enforcement and social service providers on how to identify families dealing with addiction.
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