Spain Approves New Restrictive Abortion Law
Only in cases of rape or serious health to the mother
Only in cases of rape or serious health to the mother
Conservatives are pushing costly business regulations they usually abhor. Is it an end run around the Constitution?
Despite popular misconception, this is not a pro-choice vs. pro-life situation.
Leaves in place ruling striking down mandated ultrasounds before terminating pregnancies
Previous rulings invalidated state ban on RU-486
Says 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals went too far
Justices not commenting on the dismissal
Only days after a federal judged the restrictions were unconstitutional
Limits how much medication can be used to induce an abortion
Heard three days of testimony
During the first trimester
Running for governor of Texas. Presumably there will be other issues to discuss at some point?
Passed over the summer during a special session
Comes shortly after he criticized the Catholic Church's obsession with "small-minded rules"
Issued anti-abortion message after comments on misplaced focus on "small-minded rules"
Came to national attention after 11-hour filibuster of abortion bill
Tell the government busybodies to back off.
Sex-selective abortions are illegal in the U.K.
Plaintiffs still look to permanently block the law
Probably had enough ridicule
Surgical abortions are hard to come by south of the border
Or to prove that they'll be otherwise blocked
In cases where the mother's life is at risk
Big split between restrictions and liberalized approach
Governor is expected to sign it into law
But oppose more burdens places on abortion providers
Misoprostol's known as "the pill that brings a woman's period back" in Mexico
Controversial bill in the predominantly Catholic country
Help Reason push back with more of the fact-based reporting we do best. Your support means more reporters, more investigations, and more coverage.
Make a donation today! No thanksEvery dollar I give helps to fund more journalists, more videos, and more amazing stories that celebrate liberty.
Yes! I want to put my money where your mouth is! Not interestedSo much of the media tries telling you what to think. Support journalism that helps you to think for yourself.
I’ll donate to Reason right now! No thanksPush back against misleading media lies and bad ideas. Support Reason’s journalism today.
My donation today will help Reason push back! Not todayBack journalism committed to transparency, independence, and intellectual honesty.
Yes, I’ll donate to Reason today! No thanksSupport journalism that challenges central planning, big government overreach, and creeping socialism.
Yes, I’ll support Reason today! No thanksSupport journalism that exposes bad economics, failed policies, and threats to open markets.
Yes, I’ll donate to Reason today! No thanksBack independent media that examines the real-world consequences of socialist policies.
Yes, I’ll donate to Reason today! No thanksSupport journalism that challenges government overreach with rational analysis and clear reasoning.
Yes, I’ll donate to Reason today! No thanksSupport journalism that challenges centralized power and defends individual liberty.
Yes, I’ll donate to Reason today! No thanksYour support helps expose the real-world costs of socialist policy proposals—and highlight better alternatives.
Yes, I’ll donate to Reason today! No thanksDonate today to fuel reporting that exposes the real costs of heavy-handed government.
Yes, I’ll donate to Reason today! No thanks