Republicans in the US Senate on Thursday (June 13) blocked a bill that aimed to recognise a legal right to in-vitro fertilization (IVF). The bill, as per AFP, was part of a Democratic drive to highlight the threats faced by reproductive freedoms as the November elections approach.

Republicans block Democrat bill for IVF rights ahead of November elections

In Florida, Republican legislators have halted a controversial bill that aims to grant new protections to "unborn children," amid fears it could negatively affect women's reproductive rights.

Florida halts 'foetal personhood' bill amid concerns over reproduction rights

A US federal appeals court, on Wednesday (August 16th), imposed restrictions on the widely used abortion pill, mifepristone. The ruling, which partially blocks a lower court ruling that sought to revoke Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of the abortion pill, has instead limited its use to the first seven weeks of pregnancy, and prevented its distribution by mail.

US appeals court places restrictions on abortion pill mifepristone, Supreme Court to have final say

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