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We’re in Court Again to Protect Abortion Providers
WLP attorney Susan J. Frietsche was in Commonwealth Court on Monday June 3, 2019 where she argued on behalf of Pennsylvania abortion providers in one of four active lawsuits we are currently involved in to help protect doctors, staff, and patients amid a stark rise in...
Case Closed: Alleged Behavior While Pregnant Not Child Abuse Under Civil Law in PA
On May 20, 2019, the Supreme Court of the United States denied the county’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari, officially declining to review the ruling of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in the case known as In re: LJB. That means In re: LJB is closed, and we won...
Case Closed: U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Review Ruling Supporting Gender-Inclusive School Policy & Transgender Student Rights
On May 28, 2019 the Supreme Court of the United States denied the appellee’s Petition for Writ of Certiorari, officially declining to review the ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Doe v. Boyertown Area School District. That means the...
WLP Files Brief in Landmark School Bullying & Harassment Case
The Women’s Law Project co-authored and filed an amicus brief in a landmark bullying case in support of a former Philadelphia School District student who sued the district for enabling her gender-based harassment and abuse. Wible v. School District of Philadelphia is...
#StoptheBans Emergency Rallies Across PA & the U.S. on Tues. May 21
Emergency rallies are happening all over the country on Tuesday May 21 in response to the onslaught of cruel and unconstitutional abortion bans and restrictions. Check if there is a rally near you here. The Women’s Law Project is proud to co-host the...
