A federal judge has ruled that Indiana's statutory ban on Down syndrome-selective abortions is likely unconstitutional and to not allow women to selectively terminate would amount to irreparable harm. Continue Reading
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July 1, 2016
Indiana Federal Judge: Down syndrome selective abortions will increase & preventing them would be irreparable harm
March 24, 2016
Indiana bans Down syndrome selective abortions
Well ... not exactly. Read to the end to see what the law says, what it actually does, and the problem that it codifies about Down syndrome. Continue Reading
January 20, 2015
Indiana bill to ban Down syndrome abortions
A bill has been introduced in Indiana to ban selective abortions for Down syndrome. It has already been the subject of some commentary. Here's mine. Continue Reading
July 7, 2022
Down Syndrome Abortion Ban Laws to be Upheld as Constitutional
8th Circuit Court of Appeals Courthouse (pyramid-topped building) Without a doubt, in the post-Roe world, Down syndrome abortion ban laws will be upheld. Continue Reading
May 6, 2021
The Sixth Circuit Concurrences — Novel Theories Beyond Abortion Precedence
A previous post covered the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision on Ohio's "Down syndrome Abortion Ban" law that I expect will lead to Supreme Court review. In this post, I cover the four concurring opinions, several of which offer novel theories beyond abortion precedence for evaluating these laws. Continue Reading
April 27, 2021
Sixth Circuit Creates Split on Down Syndrome Abortion Laws; Invites Supreme Court Review
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has created a split amongst the Circuit Court of Appeals, inviting the Supreme Court to decide on whether state laws criminalizing Down syndrome selective abortions are constitutional. This is a significant ruling that could challenge the way physicians counsel expectant mothers and the availability of reproductive choice. Continue Reading
February 1, 2021
How is your state prioritizing coronavirus vaccine for those with Down syndrome?
ANCOR's helpful "Vaccine Prioritization At A Glance" The rollout of the coronavirus vaccine has received justified criticism for its inefficiency. One area of concern for those with Down syndrome and their caregivers are how their home state's plan prioritizes them for receiving the vaccine. Continue Reading
December 10, 2020
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Allows Tennessee to Enforce Down Syndrome Abortion Ban
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has stayed an injunction, thereby allowing the State of Tennessee to enforce its "Down syndrome abortion ban". Will it? And, what will this lead to? Continue Reading
November 19, 2020
The Atlantic Article & the Choice that led to the Disappearance of Down Syndrome
The Atlantic published an article on November 18, 2020 entitled "The Last Children of Down Syndrome", that has already flown around social media to rave reviews. Here's some of the new information shared and what it missed was the choice that led to the disappearance of Down syndrome. Continue Reading
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