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WLP Statement on Trump’s Cruel “Public Charge” Rule
On September 22, the Trump Administration’s Department of Homeland Security announced a proposed rule referred to as the “public charge” rule. Women’s Law Project filed a formal response strongly opposing the rule, which you can read here. Today, in a 5-4 vote along...
Abortion Rights & Access in Pennsylvania at #Roe47
We are at a crossroads. As we observe the 47th anniversary of landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade today, we do so amid widespread political attacks on reproductive rights, health, and justice. Abortion itself is not controversial. Most Americans value...
Victory in Lock Haven University Athletic Equity Case
After years of intensive litigation, we are proud to share the news that student athletes were successful in obtaining more opportunities for female students in team sports at Lock Haven University. The student-athletes, represented by the Women’s Law Project and...
We Must Ban Nonconsensual Pelvic Exams on Patients Under Anesthesia
We applaud state Representative Elizabeth Fiedler and Representative Elizabeth Hanbidge for introducing legislation to ban the practice of nonconsensual pelvic exams in Pennsylvania. The practice of performing pelvic exams for the purpose of medical training on...
These Nine Pennsylvania Lawmakers Just Asked the Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. Wade
If Roe v. Wade is overruled entirely or more seriously weakened, states may soon be able to criminalize many or even all abortions. We know from public health data that criminalizing abortion increases the maternal mortality rate. In other words, criminalizing...
