Roe v. Wade Set to Be Overturned by Supreme Court, Striking Down Abortion Rights, According to Leaked Draft Opinion

signed into effect by Republican Gov. Bill Lee last year, a building that has multi-user restrooms and allows people to use facilities matching their gender identity must post an 8-inch by 6-inch sign outside each restroom reading: “This facility maintains a policy of allowing the use of restrooms by either biological sex, regardless of the designation on the restroom.”Violators of the law who refuse to post a sign matching the exact specifications of the law — including things like background and text color, font size, and wording — could face a maximum fine of $500 or a misdemeanor charge that could result in them serving up to six months in jail.Shortly after the law’s passage, Davidson County District Attorney Glenn Funk, who represents Nashville and its surrounding environs, announced that his office would not enforce the law by prosecuting business owners who don’t comply.A month after the law’s passage, the American Civil Liberties Union and its Tennessee chapter filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Robert Bernstein, the owner of Fido, a Nashville-based restaurant, alleging that the law — dubbed the “Business Bathroom Bill” by opponents — is unconstitutional because it violates’ business owners First Amendment rights by forcing them to engage in compelled speech.In July 2021, with the help of GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders and the National Center for Lesbian Rights, Curb Records and the Mike Curb Foundation filed a second lawsuit challenging the law, which is currently pending.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorSpeakers including Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti, mayoral candidate and congressperson Karen Bass, attorney Gloria Allred and actors including Ricki Lake and Christine Lahti urged people to fight for reproductive freedom at the “Bans Off Our Bodies” rally in downtown Los Angeles Saturday.“I can’t work in Texas anymore,” said “Abbott Elementary” star Lisa Ann Walter, who stated that she is working with SAG-AFTRA to inform members of the reproductive health laws in each state. “We won’t quit until women are guaranteed autonomy all over this country.”Thousands of people turned out for the Los Angeles event in front of City Hall, while more than 380 rallies were planned across the United States.

MSPs and reproductive rights campaigners gathered in Edinburgh to show solidarity with their US peers protesting over the Roe vs Wade re-appeal.

Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers, Halsey and Megan Thee Stallion are among the more than 150 artists who have signed a letter denouncing the US Supreme Court’s leaked draft opinion which threatened the possible overturn of Roe V. Wade.The letter, which was shared as part of Planned Parenthood’s #BansOffOurBodies campaign also included signatures from Olivia Rodrigo, Clairo, The Regrettes, Snail Mail, and Angel Olsen, appeared in a full-page New York Times ad today (May 13). See the ad and full list of signatures below.“The Supreme Court is planning to overturn Roe v.

DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter today joined the chorus of Hollywood union leaders condemning the Supreme Court’s draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade and let states decide whether or not to ban abortions.

Last Week Tonight show.Last week, the draft decision was made public – though draft opinions can be subject to multiple drafts and vote-trading, so the court’s decision is not final. However, if the overturning goes through, it would make the legality of abortion in the US the decision of each individual state, and not federal law.During last night’s (May 8) edition of his show, Oliver noted data that showed 25 per cent of women have had an abortion, six in 10 of who are already mothers.The presenter said: “Some who get abortions are survivors of rape or incest, others might need one for medical reasons, but also just to be clear, some will be seeking an abortion because they fucking want one, and this is very much about them, too.

EXCLUSIVE: Ray Romano will star and produce a new film about the extraordinary life of American basketball coach and broadcaster, Jim Valvano.

Amy Coney Barrett’s views on abortion got the “Weekend Update” treatment.

Arcade Fire appeared on Saturday Night Live last night (May 7), performing two tracks from ‘WE’ and seemingly speaking out about abortion rights.Earlier this week, a leaked draft from the US Supreme Court suggested the organisation is preparing to overturn Roe V. Wade – a 1973 ruling that made abortion legal on a federal level.Arcade Fire used their performance on Saturday Night Live to seemingly critique the proposed draft.After a powerful performance of ‘The Lightning I,II’, vocalist Win Butler returned to the mic to say “a woman’s right to choose forever and ever and ever.

Rage Against The Machine have shared a statement speaking out in support of abortion rights, following a leaked draft from the Supreme Court privately voting to overturn Roe v. Wade.The landmark decision was voted on by the US Supreme Court in 1973, a ruling that made abortion legal on a federal level in the US.However, earlier this week (May 2), Politico obtained a leaked initial draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito that suggested the court is prepared to overturn Roe vs.

Popular Information.The independent newsletter and site obtained an internal email from Zeno Group, a subsidiary of Edelman with offices all around the United States and the world. The message from Zeno’s Executive Vice President for Media Strategy Katie Cwayna warns that the media “will look for corporations to take a stand” on the leaked draft opinion and “make their views known.”Zeno’s advice: Don’t.Cwayna’s message includes “a template email to share with client contacts,” according to Popular Information.

Lorde spoke out about abortion rights during her show in LA last night (May 5).It comes after the US ​​Supreme Court’s private vote to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which made abortion legal on a federal level in the US, was revealed.Earlier this week (May 2) Politico published a leaked draft opinion penned by Justice Samuel Alito which argued that Roe v.

SAG-AFTRA and IATSE have added their voices to the growing chorus of Hollywood unions condemning the draft Supreme Court ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade, calling it “deplorable and alarming.”

Odeya Rush, Eric Dane, Saffron Burrows and Ray Liotta are set to star in Dangerous Waters, from Blood And Money director John Barr.

Olivia Rodrigo has waded into the row over the US ​​Supreme Court’s private vote to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which made abortion legal.Earlier this week, Politico published a leaked draft opinion penned by Justice Samuel Alito which argued that Roe v.

Halsey has joined a list of growing artists who have hit out at the US ​​Supreme Court’s private vote to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which made abortion legal.Earlier this week, Politico published a leaked draft opinion penned by Justice Samuel Alito which argued that Roe v.

In a matter of months, laws protecting abortion access across the United States will likely be eradicated. A draft of the Supreme Court decision leaked last night indicated that a majority of the court has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 privacy case that enshrined a woman's right to an abortion.

Phoebe Bridgers shared intimate news with fans in the wake of Politico’s release of a draft by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito that would strike down Roe v. Wade. On Tuesday, the “Savior Complex” singer tweeted out her abortion story.

Phoebe Bridgers, Garbage, Questlove and more have reacted to the US ​​Supreme Court’s private vote to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision which made abortion legal on a federal level.Yesterday (May 2) Politico published a leaked draft opinion penned by Justice Samuel Alito which argued that Roe v.