⬇️ In this newsletter: PRH's Dr. Jamila Perritt co-authors a must-read in The Nation on the terrifying rise of pregnancy criminalization and how we keep police out of exam rooms. Plus, PRH doctors are making news: setting the record straight on abortion access after The New York Times got it wrong, calling out Trump administration lies about gender-affirming care, and opening NJ's first all-trimester clinic.

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PHYSICIANS IN THE PRESS

The Nation: Keeping the Police Out of Pregnancy Care

Since Roe v. Wade fell, over 400 prosecutions for pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and abortion have been documented—as law enforcement increasingly treat medical emergencies as crimes. PRH's President & CEO Dr. Jamila Perritt and Pregnancy Justice’s President Lourdes A. Rivera co-authored this powerful piece in The Nation on the terrifying reality of pregnancy criminalization and what we can do to stop it.

“Our personal advocacy for our loved ones, our laws, policies, and medical guidelines must support one premise: No one should be criminalized for being pregnant, however that pregnancy ends."

Letter to the Editor: A ‘Floor’ on Abortion Is Still a Limit

Recently, The New York Times editorial board claimed abortion "continues to be accessible" despite the Dobbs decision—dangerously oversimplifying the current reality of abortion care. Dr. Tejasvi Gowda, an Ob/Gyn and current PRH Fellow, responded with a letter calling out The New York Times for two critical failures: proposing we return to Roe-era protections that were never sufficient, and using language that excludes the many transgender and nonbinary people who need reproductive health care.

RFK, Jr., Releases Report Attacking Medical Care for Trans Children

The Trump administration published a report falsely claiming gender-affirming care harms youth—contradicting decades of research showing it's beneficial and lifesaving. Dr. Bianca Allison, pediatrician and current PRH Fellow, spoke to Scientific American to make clear this care “is not fringe; it’s standard, developmentally appropriate health care.”

All Trimester Abortion Clinic to Open in New Jersey in 2026

BIG news: Tired of turning away patients who needed abortion care, PRH's former Board Chair Dr. Kristyn Brandi took action: she's opening New Jersey's first all-trimester abortion clinic, Luminosas Wellness Collective, with Nurse Practitioner Catherine Obando. When the clinic opens in 2026, it will be one of only a handful of all-trimester providers in the country.

“Making sure we can train any provider who wants to provide this care is part of our model, so that way there’s a lot more of us.”

News & Updates

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We’re Hiring: Dr. Seymour L. Romney Reproductive Health Advocacy Fellowship

This two-year, full-time RHA Fellowship offers a physician an unparalleled opportunity to deepen their reproductive health advocacy expertise, working across PRH’s program areas and national networks. The two-year fellowship will run from approximately July 2026-June 2028.

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Watch: President & CEO Dr. Jamila Perritt Honored with the Society of Family Planning’s Beacon of Science Award

PRH President & CEO Dr. Jamila Perritt is honored with the Society of Family Planning’s Beacon of Science Award for her visionary leadership. In her remarks, Dr. Perritt emphasizes the impact of fighting for equity in science and reflects on the power and privilege in the white coats we wear to fight for the health and well-being of our communities.

SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments on Crisis Pregnancy Center Case

As the Supreme Court hears arguments on Crisis Pregnancy Centers, PRH's President & CEO Dr. Jamila Perritt condemned these fake clinics for using shame, coercion, and outright lies to deceive pregnant people seeking abortion care.

"Patients deserve access to evidence-based information and licensed medical providers—not manipulation and misinformation," she said. She urged the Court to prioritize patients' needs over CPCs' right to deceive.

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