Kansas Laws Restricting Abortion Providers Are Unconstitutional, Judge Rules

Abortion Access in Kansas Had 2 Back-to-Back Wins This Week

Well, we’re not in Kansas anymore—but we might as well head over right this moment, because it’s been a double-win week for abortion access in the Sunflower State! Pounding back a heaping plate of BBQ ribs in your honor tonight, O Kansas.  Let’s begin with Monday, when Johnson County District Court Judge Christopher Jayaram hacked away at several anti-abortion restrictions that made it harder to access essential—sometimes life-saving—care, sayin…

Kansas laws restricting abortion providers are unconstitutional, judge rules

In a major victory for supporters of abortion rights in Kansas, a Johnson County District Court judge on Monday granted a permanent injunction blocking a bevy of state laws that imposed strict requirements for abortion providers and patients. “Today’s ruling…

Kansas judge says decision to strike abortion restrictions not ‘even a close call’

A Kansas judge took a sledgehammer to a slate of abortion restrictions dating back to 1997, ruling the state came up short in arguing the Kansas Legislature should be able to impose waiting periods, mandate abortion reversal disclosures and require…

Abortion Had a *Great* Night

THE QUICK & DIRTYKansas Had Two Abortion Wins Yesterday: voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot measure that would have made it easier for the GOP to ban abortion, and a judge blocked a bevy of restrictions on abortion 🙌 Massachusetts Gov. Says She’ll Sign Law Expanding Access: Gov. Maura Healey will sign legislation to legalize abortion throughout pregnancy 🎉 In the States: South Dakota’s Gov and AG compare websites that share abortion infor…

Judge permanently halts 24-hour abortion waiting period, reversal law

(Developing: Will be updated as warranted) A Johnson County judge who was just appointed to the Kansas Supreme Court has permanently blocked the state’s 24-hour waiting period for abortions as well as a recent law requiring physicians to notify women that their drug-induced abortion can be reversed. He also blocked portions of state law requiring abortion clinics to ask women why they are getting an abortion as well as other provisions of state …