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Federal Court Blocks Unconstitutional Abortion Restrictions in Kentucky

A US District Court has blocked enforcement of HB3, the abortion ban that stopped all abortions in Kentucky at all stages of pregnancy. Abortion care remains legal and you can once again access that care in Kentucky.

April 18, 2022 Reproductive Freedom Project Abortion Access

Kentucky Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto, Planned Parenthood and ACLU Sue to Block Law’s Unconstitutional Abortion Restrictions

The Kentucky General Assembly voted to override Governor Beshear's veto of HB3. We're suing.

April 13, 2022 Reproductive Freedom Project Abortion Access

Statement Regarding New Classroom Censorship Law, Senate Bill 1

Kentucky lawmakers overrode Governor Beshear's veto of SB1, enacting a law that will censor classroom discussions and threaten teachers with criminal penalties.

April 13, 2022 Freedom of Speech Education

Statement on New Law to Ban Trans Girls from Girls' Sports, Senate Bill 83

The Kentucky General Assembly overrode Governor Beshear's veto of Senate Bill 83 to ban trans girls from girls' sports. SB83 is rooted in hate and unconstitutional.

April 13, 2022 LGBTQ+ Equality Youth Rights Education

Statement Regarding New Law to Require School Police, House Bill 63

This new law will require a police officer be stationed at every school campus in Kentucky. This will disproportionately send children of color and with disabilities into the criminal legal system.

April 8, 2022 Juvenile Justice Policing and Law Enforcement Education Youth Rights

Statement Regarding Veto of HB3, Omnibus Abortion Bill and 15-Week Ban

Governor Beshear vetoed HB3, a bill designed to push a safe and effective method of abortion care out of reach, shame and ostracize patients, and make the process of seeking and providing abortion care so difficult that patients will forgo care and providers will close their doors.

April 8, 2022 Reproductive Freedom Project Abortion Access
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