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      Iowa Abortion Providers Sue Over 'Appalling' New Six-Week Ban

      "We are seeking to block the ban because we know that every day this law is in effect, Iowans will face life-threatening barriers to getting desperately needed medical care," said the ACLU of Iowa's legal director.

      Jessica Corbett
      Jul 12, 2023

      Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds hasn't yet signed a new ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy but healthcare providers are already fighting back, filing a challenge to the looming law in state court on Wednesday.

      "Today, we continue the fight to protect Iowans' fundamental right to reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy as we seek a temporary injunction to block the egregious abortion ban Iowa lawmakers rammed through during an unprecedented one-day special session," said Ruth Richardson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States, in a statement.

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      Reproductive Rights Advocates Blast Iowa GOP's Special Session to Ban Abortion

      "Iowa's situation is devastating, and unfortunately, it's not novel—it is yet another glance at the ugly reality of how far anti-abortion lawmakers are willing to go to attack our fundamental freedoms," lamented NARAL.

      Brett Wilkins
      Jul 10, 2023

      Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa on Monday led calls for reproductive rights defenders to "show up, speak out, and fight like hell to keep abortion safe and legal" in the Hawkeye State as its Republican-controlled Legislature prepares to convene a special session Tuesday seeking to ban almost all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

      Last week, GOP Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds called state lawmakers back to Des Moines for the sole purpose of passing a new abortion ban. Current state law allows abortion up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.

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      In Victory for 'Bodily Autonomy and Freedom,' Iowa Supreme Court Rejects Abortion Ban

      "With this ruling, thousands of patients seeking care in the state and beyond can continue to receive the necessary, lifesaving care that they need," said one advocate.

      Julia Conley
      Jun 16, 2023

      Reproductive rights advocates applauded a ruling handed down Friday by the Iowa Supreme Court that upheld an injunction against a 2018 law that would have made abortion care illegal before many people even know they are pregnant—but noted that federal protections are needed to make crucial healthcare accessible to everyone in the U.S., regardless of "which state you live in."

      "Your ZIP code shouldn't determine who controls your uterus," said Ruth Richardson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States. "Each person deserves control of their body, and Iowans have that right, based on today's court decision."

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