State GovernmentCalifornia lawmakers ramp up efforts to become a sanctuary state for abortion rightsJune 3, 2022California lawmakers are considering 13 bills that would expand access to abortion and welcome women from states where abortion is being banned or restricted. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Roe v. Wade live updates: Some U.S. companies assure their workers they’ll help them access abortionsMay 6, 2022Democrats increasingly are warning that the reversal of Roe v. Wade could threaten an array of rights besides abortion, including marriage equality and birth control. They point to the legal reasoning in Justice Alito's draft opinion.
Health CareCalifornia leaders vow a constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights if Roe v. Wade is overturnedMay 3, 2022 | Nicole NixonGov. Gavin Newsom and other Democratic leaders doubled down Tuesday on their plans to make California a “sanctuary” for abortion rights after a leaked Supreme Court opinion showing Roe v. Wade will likely be overturned.
Health CareHere's what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturnedMay 3, 2022If the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the landmark decision, it will have a major impact in states across the country that have already signaled their intention to further restrict or ban abortion.
Health CareReport: A leaked draft opinion suggests the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. WadeMay 2, 2022A draft opinion published by Politico suggests that earlier this year a majority of Supreme Court justices supported overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide.
State GovernmentInterview: California State Sen. Toni Atkins on abortion accessJanuary 25, 2022 | Vicki GonzalezCalifornia state Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins is pushing for greater access to abortion services for all women — both inside and outside the state. She spoke with Insight’s Vicki Gonzalez on the eve of the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
State GovernmentWith Roe v. Wade in limbo, California lawmakers unveil ‘abortion sanctuary’ packageJanuary 21, 2022 | Nicole NixonBills would expand access to abortion, strengthen patient privacy measures and make the procedure more affordable for both residents and non-Californians.
Supreme Court refuses to block Texas abortion law as legal fights move forwardDecember 10, 2021The justices allowed the abortion providers' challenges to go ahead against Texas' licensing officials – but not against anyone else. The court also blocked the Justice Department's challenge.
State GovernmentCalifornia Sues To Block New Federal Abortion RestrictionsMarch 4, 2019California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and other Democratic lawmakers are trying to overturn the new obstacles set up by the Trump administration for women seeking abortions.
Women's March In Sacramento Draws ThousandsJanuary 21, 2017 | Amy QuintonThe Women's March in Sacramento drew thousands of people from the region in support of women's rights Saturday.