Reproductive Freedom

Roe Turns 40!

Submitted by Angela Francis on January 28, 2013

This month marks the 40th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, which was handed down on January 22, 1973. This historic milestone unfortunately comes as states have passed a record number of barriers to a women’s right to choose to have a child or chose to have an abortion. In the past two years alone, over 130 restrictions were passed that make it harder for women to access this and other forms of reproductive services. The attack on a woman’s right to choose does not end there.

Anti-Choice Initiative Does Not Make Ballot

June 20, 2012

The anti-choice ballot initiative put forward by Personhood Nevada will not be on the ballot this November. The measure did not receive enough signatures by the June 19 deadline to be included on the ballot. As of Friday, Personhood Nevada needed over 72,000 additional signatures to put the question to voters this fall.

Third Ballot Initiative to Restrict Women’s Health Care Challenged in Nevada

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 1, 2012

LAS VEGAS – A group of registered Nevada voters today filed a lawsuit challenging a proposed ballot initiative that could ban abortion care, common forms of birth control and in-vitro fertilization. The voters are represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Nevada, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and Griffin, Rowe & Nave, LLP.

Nevada Judge Blocks Second Dangerous Personhood Ballot Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 21, 2011

LAS VEGAS – A Nevada state judge today declared invalid the second of two ballot initiatives designed to ban all abortions, including in cases of rape or incest, and other vital women’s health services by granting legal protections to fertilized eggs, embryos and fetuses. The initiative, blocked by Judge James Wilson, Jr. of the First Judicial District Court, was found to be so vague and misleading that it could not be permitted to go to the voters under any circumstances.

Nevada Judge Rules Dangerous Personhood Ballot Initiative is Misleading

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 19, 2011

LAS VEGAS – A Nevada state judge today rewrote a misleading ballot initiative to make clear it is designed to ban all abortions and other vital women’s health services by granting legal protections to fertilized eggs, embryos and fetuses. The initiative was originally worded in such vague and misleading terms that it failed to make clear the far-reaching the effects the initiative would have on Nevada law.

Raped Servicewomen Deserve Insurance Coverage for Abortion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 29, 2011

LAS VEGAS - The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nevada is calling on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to bring a vote to the Senate floor that would consider providing abortion services for military women in cases of rape or incest.

Groups File Challenge to Dangerous Proposed Initiatives That Could Redefine Personhood

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 13, 2011

A group of registered Nevada voters filed today the first of two lawsuits this week challenging two proposed ballot initiatives that could ban vital health services by granting legal protections to fertilized eggs, embryos and fetuses. The second lawsuit will be filed tomorrow. The lawsuits, filed against proponents of the measures and the Nevada Secretary of State, charge that the initiatives are vague and misleading. The voters are represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Nevada, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and Griffin, Rowe & Nave, LLP.

Alert: ACLU-NV to Argue in NV Supreme Court Against Personhood Initiative

April 5, 2010

On April 6, 2010, women's rights and health advocates, including the ACLU of Nevada, will ask the Nevada Supreme Court to uphold a lower court ruling that prevents the "Personhood Nevada" petition, an initiative that seeks to ban a range of reproductive health services in the state, from being placed on the ballot. Lee Rowland, an attorney for the ACLU of Nevada, will be arguing before the court.

On January 8, Judge Russell of the First Judicial District declared the initiative invalid, finding that the petition was vague and misleading.

Decisions, Decisions

Submitted by Phil Hooper on March 17, 2010

Tough choices.

We all have to make them. As you read this, Congress is pondering whether or not it will pass sweeping health insurance reform. A complex decision, indeed. In the midst of their debate, though, legislators shouldn’t forget a far more fundamental decision that individual Americans must make every day—the personal choice of deciding whether and when to have children.

Promotores de Salud Health & Community Fair

EVENT TIME:

Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Come say hello to the ACLU of Nevada as we table at this unique community event, the first of its kind sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada, aimed at expanding access to services for the Latino community in the Las Vegas Valley.

This health fair will feature several community organizations providing free exams and information for the whole family regarding health care, employment, education, and much more.

Location: Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Hall 760 - North Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89110

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