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Supreme Court Issues Devastating Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

NEW ORLEANS – The Supreme Court issued a shameful ruling today overturning Roe v. Wade — the landmark decision recognizing the constitutional right to abortion nearly 50 years ago.

ACLU of Louisiana Responds to Leaked SCOTUS Opinion Overturning Roe

NEW ORLEANS — The following statement was issued by ACLU of Louisiana Executive Director Alanah Odoms in response to reporting of a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade:
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

ACLU Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Consider Louisiana Abortion Restrictions 

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court announced today it would hear arguments in June Medical Services v. Gee, which challenges Louisiana’s law requiring abortion providers to have admitting privileges at a local hospital.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

ACLU of Louisiana Condemns Extreme 6 Week Abortion Ban Passed by Louisiana Legislature

BATON ROUGE – The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana issued the following statement regarding the 6 week abortion ban passed by the Louisiana Legislature today.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom

ACLU of Louisiana Statement on Supreme Court Blocking Abortion Restrictions

Alanah Odoms Hebert, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana made this statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to block Louisiana’s abortion restrictions.
Issue Areas: Reproductive Freedom