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Today at Ms. | December 10, 2021

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Supreme Court Refuses to Block Texas Abortion Ban—Leaving Only Slow, Arduous and Uncertain Pathways to Ending the Ban

BY CARRIE N. BAKER | On Friday, the Supreme Court refused to block a clearly-unconstitutional abortion ban in Texas, leaving in place S.B. 8, which bans most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy—before many even know they are pregnant.

“It’s stunning that the Supreme Court has essentially said that federal courts cannot stop this bounty-hunter scheme enacted to blatantly deny Texans their constitutional right to abortion,” said Nancy Northup, president and CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights. “For 100 days now, this six-week ban has been in effect, and today’s ruling means there is no end in sight. Pregnant people will continue to live in a state of panic and uncertainty.”

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Overturning Roe Will Threaten the Lives of Those Who Depend on Abortion Care the Most: People of Color

BY SUNG YEON CHOIMORROW, MARCELA HOWELL and LUPE M. RODRÍGUEZ | Once again, reproductive justice is under siege. Last week, the Supreme Court heard arguments on Dobbs v. Jackson, a case challenging a 2018 Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. If the Court rules in favor of the state, it will override Roe v. Wade—shrinking constitutional protection for abortion and effectively ending abortion access in 26 states.

At stake is a crucial part of medical care that more than 600,000 people in our country receive every year. But overruling Roe v. Wade would be particularly devastating for those who comprise over 60 percent of abortion recipients: people of color.

Asian American Studies Is Crucial for Achieving Climate Solutions

BY KIMI WAITE | Since the coronavirus pandemic began, there have been numerous reports about discrimination and violence against Asian Americans. In response, now is a chance to prioritize Asian American studies as a way to work towards both racial and environmental justice.

Tune in for a new episode of Ms. magazine's podcast, On the Issues with Michele Goodwin on Apple Podcasts + Spotify.

As the December oral arguments date for Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case fast approaches, all eyes are on the Supreme Court. But we’re wondering — what’s happening at the on the ground, at clinics that provide abortions and reproductive health services where persistent, even daily violence against patients and providers goes overlooked and under-addressed?

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