We're excited to bring you U.S. Repro Matters, your go-to source for the latest updates on reproductive health and rights in the U.S. This week, medication abortion is at risk in the United States, a Nebraska court refused to block restrictions on abortion and gender-affirming care and an Ohio court clears the way for Ohio’s ballot measure to protect abortion.
Repro News This Week: August 25
 
Court denies request to ensure access to abortion drug in three states.
Earlier this week a federal court in Virginia denied a request by the Center for Reproductive Rights for a preliminary injunction that would have protected access to mifepristone in Virginia, Montana, and Kansas. The Center’s request in Whole Woman’s Health Alliance v. FDA sought to buttress the current access to mifepristone in line with a decision issued by a Washington court applicable to 17 states and D.C. The case will proceed in the trial court.
A state court judge disagreed with plaintiffs that the law violates a state constitutional requirement that legislative bills be limited to a single subject, and dismissed the lawsuit.
The August 11 decision means that the state’s 12-week abortion ban will remain in effect, while the ban on gender-affirming care for young people is scheduled to take effect in October.
Court clears the way for Ohio’s ballot measure to protect abortion.Â
The Ohio Supreme Court unanimously threw out a lawsuit attempting to stop an abortion rights measure from appearing on the ballot in November. The ruling clears the way for voters to weigh in on a proposed amendment to enshrine abortion protections in the state constitution.
 
Did You Know?
 
Polling shows that the majority of Americans—nearly 65%—oppose laws banning access to abortion medication. The PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll showed that across almost all demographic groups, people do not support laws that prohibit access to such prescription medications. Despite the findings, anti-abortion advocates and lawmakers continue attempts to restrict access to medication abortion.
 
"Ohioans believe that we should have the freedom to make our own personal health care decisions about pregnancy and abortion, free from government interference."
- Kellie Copeland, spokesperson for Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights
