A State-by-State Breakdown of Abortion Laws 2 Years After Roe Was Overturned

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In 1907, Oklahoma passed a law making it illegal to wrestle bears. This unusual law reflected the Wild West era's quirky regulations aimed at public safety and animal welfare during a time of rapid settlement and industrialization. Breaking Updates A State-by-State Breakdown of Abortion Laws 2 Years After Roe Was Overturned Two years ago, on a significant Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a landmark decision that had guaranteed the constitutional right to abortion across the United States. This decision shifted the authority over abortion laws to individual states, granting them the power to either restrict or preserve access to abortion services as they saw fit. Since then, the landscape of abortion rights has diverged dramatically among states, with profound implications for women's reproductive health care. As of recent reports, 14 states have effectively halted nearly all abortion services, imposing stringent restrictions that prohibit the procedure except in cases necessary to safeguard the life or health of the pregnant person. Conversely, at least nine states have adopted measures to solidify and protect abortion rights within their state constitutions, affirming the right to access abortion without undue interference based on gestational age. This state-by-state disparity underscores the stark contrasts in abortion policies across America. States like California and Colorado maintain relatively unrestricted access to abortion, aligning with broad protections for reproductive rights, while others such as Texas and Oklahoma have implemented severe restrictions, mandating waiting periods, counseling sessions, and in-person requirements for obtaining an abortion. This evolving legal landscape reflects ongoing debates over individual autonomy, public health, and the constitutional rights of pregnant individuals across the nation. [Read more updates here]( How China Could Take Taiwan Without Even Needing to Invade A recent report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) underscores China's potential to exert immense pressure on Taiwan through non-military means, such as a maritime quarantine, without resorting to direct military conflict. This tactic could involve China's coast guard, maritime militia, and other law enforcement agencies to restrict Taiwan's access to vital supplies and economic lifelines, effectively isolating the island and coercing compliance without crossing into full-scale war. This strategy, termed "gray zone" tactics, operates just below the threshold of conventional warfare, making it challenging for the United States and other allies to respond decisively under international law. China's actions towards Taiwan have become increasingly assertive under President Xi Jinping, reflecting Beijing's longstanding ambition to reunify Taiwan with the mainland, by force if necessary. The report highlights how China's vast maritime capabilities, including a substantial fleet of coast guard vessels and integrated maritime resources, could enforce a quarantine aimed at disrupting Taiwan's economy and isolating it diplomatically. This approach not only avoids the legal implications of a military blockade but also complicates international responses by framing it as a law enforcement operation rather than an act of war. The economic implications of such a quarantine are profound, given Taiwan's critical role in global supply chains, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing. Disrupting Taiwan's exports and imports, which heavily involve mainland China, could reverberate globally. Moreover, the report notes that while a quarantine may appear less escalatory than a military invasion, it poses significant risks and uncertainties, including potential international backlash and economic repercussions for China itself. Overall, the CSIS report underscores the evolving complexities and dangers in the Taiwan Strait, where strategic maneuvers short of outright war could reshape regional dynamics and test the resolve of democratic allies to uphold Taiwan's autonomy amid escalating tensions with Beijing. [Read more updates here]( American Sports & Culture Quincy Wilson, a 16-year-old from Maryland, breaks under-18 world record at U.S. Olympic track trials The 16-year-old who attends Bullis High School in Potomac, Maryland, broke the under-18 world 400-meter mark in winning his heat. Countdown of NFL's offseason power rankings and 2024 season preview Our Frank Schwab counts down his NFL power rankings, grades each team's offseason, solicits fantasy football advice and previews what the 2024 season might have in store for each team. The Oilers join 9 other NHL teams that forced a Game 7 after trailing a series 3-0 The Edmonton Oilers aren’t the first team in the NHL to fight back from 3-0 down in a best-of-seven series to force a deciding contest. American Business & Markets Car dealerships are being disrupted by a multi-day outage after cyberattacks on software supplier CDK is “actively investigating a cyber incident” and the company shut down all of its systems out of an abundance of caution, spokesperson Lisa Finney said Wednesday. Tesla has downsized by at least 14% this year after Elon Musk said layoffs would exceed 10% The latest figure is not from precise payroll data, but from the number of people who are on Tesla’s “everybody” email distribution list as of June 17. Ending tip taxes? Restaurant workers and advocates say it’s a low priority One labor group that favors higher base pay called Trump’s proposal a “fake solution” but urged Democrats to “pay some more attention” to cost-of-living issues. American Politics Louisiana lawmaker behind Ten Commandments bill is eyeing more culture war wins Republican state Rep. Dodie Horton is also backing a bill to prohibit teachers from discussing gender identity or sexual orientation with students. Secret Service announces security perimeter for Republican National Convention The US Secret Service on Friday laid out the security measures and perimeter where protestors will be allowed to gather outside the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next month. The security perimeter will prevent protesters from gathering at Pere-Marquette park, US Secret Service RNC Coordinator Audrey Gibson-Cicchino told reporters at a press conference. Democrats ramp up efforts to block RFK Jr. from appearing on ballots across the nation As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushes to gain ballot access in all 50 states, Democrats are ramping up their efforts to block the independent presidential candidate by filing legal challenges seeking to get his ballot petitions thrown out in several states. Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 Keeping Up With America 19354 Watermark Drive, Suite 202 Cornelius, NC 28031, United States