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This morning, the United States Supreme Court, in a 5-3 decision, struck down two Texas laws that sought to limit all meaningful access to abortion care in the state by imposing medically unnecessary and burdensome requirements on abortion providers.
The Illinois House of Representatives today approved Senate Bill 1564 on a vote of 61 to 54.
CHICAGO – The American Civil Liberties Union and MergerWatch today released reports that reveal that one in six hospital beds in the United States is in a facility that complies with the Catholic Directives that prohibit a range of health care services even when a woman’s life or health is in jeo
Moments ago, the Illinois House approved House Bill 5576 sponsored by Representative Elaine Nekritz. The proposal would guarantee women in Illinois access to the full range of contraceptive options under their health care insurance in Illinois.
Earlier today, the House Human Services Committee approved and sent to the House floor, Senate Bill 1564, an amendment to the Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act.