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North Dakota Supreme Court upholds abortion ban injunction

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The North Dakota Supreme Court Thursday upheld a preliminary injunction on the state’s abortion ban while litigation on the matter proceeds. 31-12 , which went into effect after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. The injunction stops enforcement of N.D.C.

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North Dakota governor signs one of the US’s strictest abortion bans into law

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North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum Monday signed one of the country’s most restrictive abortion bans into law. Under this bill, performing an abortion in the state is a Class C felony, which can result in a maximum five-year prison sentence if convicted.

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Former North Dakota women’s health clinic files amended complaint challenging statewide abortion ban

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The Center for Reproductive Rights, Gender Justice and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced Monday that they filed an amended complaint on behalf of women’s health clinic Red River Women’s Clinic, formerly based in North Dakota, challenging the state’s newly passed and signed abortion ban, SB 2150.

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North Dakota judge refuses to block portion of state abortion ban

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A North Dakota judge denied a request for a preliminary injunction Tuesday, allowing the state’s abortion ban to remain in effect. The center asked the court to allow doctors to continue using their “good-faith medical judgment” to perform abortions in such situations.

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US Supreme Court to rule on legality of gender-affirming care bans for transgender youth

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The US Supreme Court announced Monday it will review the legality of state efforts to ban gender-affirming medical care for minors — a contentious issue in a nation deeply divided over transgender rights and the role of medical intervention in youth gender identity. In November, the plaintiffs appealed to the Supreme Court.

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Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on gender-affirming care for minors

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The Texas Supreme Court upheld a statutory ban on gender-affirming care for minors on Friday. The Texas Supreme Court found that SB 14 does not infringe on the parental right to make medical care decisions for their children because that right competes with the interest of protecting children from harm.

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July 2017 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the U.S. Circuit also rejected EPA’s argument that the court did not have authority to review stays issued under Section 307(d)(7)(D) of the Clean Air Act. The court therefore found that the stay was unauthorized and vacated it. FEATURED CASE. A divided D.C. Clean Air Council v. Pruitt , No.

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