Each week, Rewire News Group editors scour headlines nationwide—from lawsuits over abortion access to LGBTQ+ rights—to bring you the most urgent news in reproductive justice. Here’s this week’s latest.
Wyoming abortion ban on pause—for now
A district court temporarily halted a new Wyoming law that outlaws abortion once cardiac activity is detected—usually around six weeks’ gestation, before most people know they’re pregnant. Judge Dan Forgey wrote that the plaintiffs showed “probable success” in arguing the ban violates a state amendment giving adults the right to make their own health-care choices. Julie Burkhart, president of an abortion clinic in the state, said the lawsuit has been “nerve-wracking,” but she’s “delighted” to resume care.
Louisiana can redraw congressional maps, SCOTUS rules
Now that SCOTUS has struck down Louisiana’s current electoral map, Gov. Jeff Landry will delay the May 16 state primary to give lawmakers time to draw new lines, per the Washington Post. On paper, the Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais overturned a lower-court ruling that forced the state to create a second majority-Black congressional district. But in practice, the ruling gutted Section 2 of the VRA, which prevents racially discriminatory electoral practices. Absentee voting is already underway.
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Trans people sue to block Idaho bathroom ban
Six trans Idahoans are suing to block a state law that would bar using bathrooms that don’t align with a person’s assigned sex at birth. The plaintiffs argue that the law—set to take effect July 1—violates their constitutional due process, equal protection, and privacy rights. First time violations are considered a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail. If the law stands, one plaintiff said, “the only safe option truly available is to just stay home—or leave the state entirely.”
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