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One Month from Today: Abortion Rights at the Supreme Court
On March 4, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear arguments in June Medical Services v. Gee, a critical abortion rights case that will assess the constitutionality of a Louisiana “admitting privileges” abortion restriction. WLP will be heading to DC to...
WLP Statement on Trump’s Cruel “Public Charge” Rule
On September 22, the Trump Administration’s Department of Homeland Security announced a proposed rule referred to as the “public charge” rule. Women’s Law Project filed a formal response strongly opposing the rule, which you can read here. Today, in a 5-4 vote along...
Abortion Rights & Access in Pennsylvania at #Roe47
We are at a crossroads. As we observe the 47th anniversary of landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade today, we do so amid widespread political attacks on reproductive rights, health, and justice. Abortion itself is not controversial. Most Americans value...
Victory in Lock Haven University Athletic Equity Case
After years of intensive litigation, we are proud to share the news that student athletes were successful in obtaining more opportunities for female students in team sports at Lock Haven University. The student-athletes, represented by the Women’s Law Project and...
We Must Ban Nonconsensual Pelvic Exams on Patients Under Anesthesia
We applaud state Representative Elizabeth Fiedler and Representative Elizabeth Hanbidge for introducing legislation to ban the practice of nonconsensual pelvic exams in Pennsylvania. The practice of performing pelvic exams for the purpose of medical training on...
