PRO-LIVE VS. PRO-CHOICE: SC residents testify before House committee members about abortion law
Some were outraged at the states Fetal Heartbeat Bill, with others saying it’s not enough.
Abortion
Activists on both sides of the abortion debate gather at the State House grounds amid Ad-Hoc meeting
Reactions were strong as those for and against abortion access flocked to the State House grounds for Thursday’s Ad-Hoc Committee meeting.
SC House Ad-Hoc Committee to hear public testimony in wake of U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding abortion
A new House committee is set to meet at the State House next week to consider South Carolina abortion laws in light of the Supreme Court’s decision.
President Biden meets with Democratic governors to discuss the protection of abortion rights
President Joe Biden met virtually with several Democratic governors to go over options in protecting abortion rights, while encouraging other leaders to follow suit. The president admits his plan to suspend Senate filibuster rules to pass an abortion rights bill is unlikely to happen with two moderate Democrats pushing back, but he said there is another path forward.
President Biden voices support to drop filibuster to pass abortion rights into law
President Joe Biden is voicing his support for dropping the filibuster to pass abortion rights into law. He’s facing an uphill battle at home, while wrapping up a critical trip to Europe to strengthen America’s alliances abroad.
Lawsuits over abortion rights ramp up across the U.S.
Lawsuits are ramping up across the country, after the Supreme Court took away a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion. The Biden administration is coming under pressure to take action and increase access to abortion services.
Abortion advocates gather at the State House
Abortion rights activists gathered both inside and outside the State House today, rallying for women’s rights.
Abortion laws being challenged in at least four states
The fallout from the Supreme Court reversal of Roe v Wade continues across the United States. At least 13 states have ceased nearly all abortion services, including here in South Carolina. Existing abortion laws in at least four states are all facing lawsuits. This comes as women are left wondering what to do if they need care.
Some companies offering to reimburse employees who have to travel out of state for abortion care
Corporate America is reacting to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. From tech to retail, dozens of companies are now pledging support for their employees seeking an abortion. Some are even offering to reimburse employees for traveling out of state to get the procedure.
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic to provide care in compliance with Fetal Heartbeat Bill
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic says they will continue to provide abortion care in compliance with the Fetal Heartbeat Bill.
