Louisiana’s abortion clinics will remain open as US Supreme Court blocks unconstitutional clinic shutdown law. Louisiana advocates celebrate win but many other hurdles, barriers, and legal battles remain
Pre-Register for The Future of Abortion Access in Louisiana: Unpacking the Outcome of June Medical Services v. Russo
The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision in the Louisiana admitting privileges case June Medical Services v. Russo in the coming weeks. Regardless of the outcome at the Court, this case has significant implications for people in Louisiana, and while we don’t know when exactly the Court will rule, we know that people will have questions and concerns about what the Court’s decision means and how it will affect our communities.
Senator Sharon Hewitt has introduced a resolution (SCR 61) to recognize May 2020 as Louisiana Abortion Recovery Awareness Month. The language included in this resolution perpetuates stigma and lies about abortion that have been used to undermine access and shame people who have abortions.
NEW ORLEANS, April 14, 2020--The Louisiana Coalition for Reproductive Freedom has responded to actions taken by the state attorney general. The coalition wants to ensure that patients can continue to access essential, time-sensitive abortion services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In accordance with CDC guidance, we have cancelled or postponed all of our community events through April 13.
The 2019 Legislative Session began today. We have to admit, we are a little excited about some of the new legislators and the progressive policies that they have introduced.
Go ahead and download our 2020 Policy Agenda.
We urge you to join us in supporting the proposals to:
Oral arguments at the Supreme Court in June Medical Services v.
