Bodily Autonomy & Identity Rights
IN THIS SERIES
In 2022, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the federal constitutional right to abortion. But the legal fight did not end there.
This series explains two major cases currently before the Supreme Court that could further reshape abortion access across the country. The first case challenges the FDA’s approval and regulation of mifepristone, the most commonly used abortion pill. The second questions whether hospitals in states with abortion bans must still provide emergency abortion care under federal law.
Both cases have national implications. Their outcomes could affect access to care, mail-order medication, emergency treatment, and the limits of state and federal authority.
This series breaks down what the Court is deciding, why it matters, and how to stay informed and engaged. All information is sourced from verified, nonpartisan, and fact-based organizations.
These decisions are expected in June 2025. Until then, the future of reproductive rights remains uncertain and active.
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American Council on Education (What is DEI?)
https://www.acenet.edu/Documents/DEI-Definitions.pdfNAACP Legal Defense Fund – DEI and Civil Rights
https://www.naacpldf.org/news/attacks-on-dei-are-attacks-on-civil-rights/Education Week – State DEI Legislation Tracker
https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/map-where-educators-face-new-restrictions-on-teaching-about-race-gender/2021/07Florida SB 266 (DEI restrictions in higher education)
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/266Texas SB 17 (Banning DEI offices in public universities)
https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/SB00017F.htmACLU – State-by-State Attacks on DEI and Civil Rights
https://www.aclu.org/news/topic/attacks-on-diversity-equity-and-inclusionPEN America – Book Bans and Educational Gag Orders
https://pen.org/index-of-educational-gag-orders/NPR – What DEI Bans Mean for Schools and Workplaces
https://www.npr.org/2023/05/30/1178761883/dei-diversity-equity-inclusion-ban-university-florida-texasProPublica – Investigating Consequences of DEI Bans
https://www.propublica.org/article/texas-university-diversity-policy-banBrennan Center for Justice – Chilling Effect of Vague Language in Law
https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/gag-orders-classroom-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-problemPublic Rights Project – Project 2025 Threat Assessment
https://www.publicrightsproject.org/blog/dei-bans-are-only-the-beginningLambda Legal – LGBTQ+ Rights and DEI Backlash
https://www.lambdalegal.org/news/releases/2023/06/lambda-legal-responds-to-anti-dei-legislationU.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) – Federal Protections
https://www.eeoc.gov/overviewU.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.htmlSouthern Poverty Law Center – Anti-DEI Laws as Part of Broader Agenda
https://www.splcenter.org/news/2023/07/10/legislation-against-dei-part-larger-attack-rights