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Statement: Court Upholds Harrisburg’s Buffer Zone … Again
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit once again upheld the city of Harrisburg’s statutory buffer zone. WLP attorneys represent witnesses in the case and are counsel for amici curiae Physicians for Reproductive Health and Pittsburgh Pro-Choice Escorts...
Law360: The Pennsylvania Reproductive Rights Case to Watch as Dobbs Turns One
Just a year ago, most people didn't give much thought to state constitutions and the rights they protect. However, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to eliminate our federal right to abortion changed everything by highlighting the importance of safeguarding...
One Year Later: Will You Commit to Fighting for a Better Post-Roe PA?
It’s been one year since the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, and Pennsylvania abortion law hasn’t changed. While lots of stories marking the year since this rogue ruling will talk about the post-Dobbs divide, the truth is Pennsylvania is neither an...
June 8: Harrisburg’s Statutory Buffer Zone in Court, Again
Oral argument in Reilly v. City of Harrisburg — an ongoing anti-abortion challenge to Harrisburg’s buffer zone ordinance — will take place Thursday, June 8, at 9:00 AM at the James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse in Philadelphia. Audio will be livestreamed here. “A person...
WLP Managing Attorney Terry L. Fromson Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
We are thrilled to announce that longtime WLP Managing Attorney Terry L. Fromson has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, a distinguished accolade bestowed by the Pennsylvania Legal Awards in honor of career-long professional excellence in the legal...
It’s Time to Make a Judicial Voting Plan for May 16
The next Election Day is coming up on May 16. We know how it goes. You figure out candidates you plan to vote for and then remember you should vote for judges too, but you aren’t familiar with all of them. Now is the time to complete your voting plan by learning about...
WLP Joins New Brief Filed in FDA Mifepristone Case
Women’s Law Project proudly joined an amicus curiae brief filed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit supporting defendant-appellants in the case centered on the FDA approval of mifepristone, a medicine commonly used in pregnancy-related care...
Let’s Get LGBTQIA+ Equality Over the Finish Line
After 22 years of advocacy, protections for LGBTQIA+ Pennsylvanians passed out of the Pennsylvania House 102-98. Next, the bill must be passed by the Pennsylvania Senate before it can go to the Governor’s desk. About The Fairness Act The Fairness Act, also known as...
Are you the next WLP attorney?
If you are receiving this message, then you likely know we are a small organization that does big things! We are thrilled to announce a rare opportunity to join the WLP legal team amid this critical juncture in our fight for gender justice. We're asking for your help...
WLP Joins Medication Abortion Brief Filed to U.S. Supreme Court
As longtime pro bono counsel for freestanding abortion providers in Pennsylvania, WLP attorneys are working to protect Pennsylvanians from the latest anti-abortion attempt to deprive us of access to abortion. Conflicting rulings regarding the availability of...
