As 2024 draws to a close, it marks two and a half years since the Supreme Court rescinded the right to abortion in the United States. While we take pride in the resilience and accomplishments of independent clinics and their supporters during this time, we refuse to accept this harsh reality as the new normal. […]
Category: Texas
Supporting Independent Women’s Clinics in Challenging Times
As the year ends, it’s a moment to reflect on the essential healthcare services that sustain our communities. Independent women’s clinics, like Austin Women’s Health, play a vital role in the reproductive health of our community, especially in states like Texas with restrictive abortion laws. We provide critical healthcare and an accessible, community-centered resource for […]
Justice Sonia Sotomayor Continues to Champion For Women’s Reproductive Freedom
On December 10, 2021, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to keep SB 8––a law that bans abortions after six weeks, or when a fetal heartbeat is detected––in place. The court issued two decisions. The first decision bars healthcare providers from suing the state attorney and the second states the Supreme Court will not prevent bounty-hunter […]