Mar 15 Politics ACLU Seeks To Block Fetal Heartbeat Measure In Kentucky Late Friday, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order to block enforcement of the fetal heartbeat bill. By Bruce Schreiner, AP Mar 15 Politics ACLU Seeks To Block Fetal Heartbeat Measure In Kentucky Bruce Schreiner, AP
Mar 13 Politics Ky. Legislature Passes Abortion ‘Discrimination’ Bill; ACLU Says It’s Suing The measure bans doctors from performing abortions if they believe the person seeking the procedure wants it because of the fetus’ race, sex or a disability. By Ryland Barton Mar 13 Politics Ky. Legislature Passes Abortion 'Discrimination' Bill Ryland Barton
Feb 27 Politics Kentucky Heartbeat Abortion Ban Moves Closer To Becoming Law The bill would make it a felony for doctors to perform an abortion if there’s a fetal heartbeat unless the patient has a medical emergency that would otherwise lead to death. By Ryland Barton Feb 27 Politics Kentucky Heartbeat Abortion Ban Moves Closer To Becoming Law Ryland Barton
Dec 4 Politics Judge: Bevin Must Disclose Screenshots Of Blocked Accounts A federal judge has ordered Kentucky Gov.Matt Bevin to turn over screenshots of social media accounts he has blocked. By Associated Press Dec 4 Politics Judge: Bevin Must Disclose Screenshots Of Blocked Accounts Associated Press
Nov 8 Politics Federal Court To Hear Arguments Over New Kentucky Abortion Ban Next Week Earlier this year the state legislature passed a bill banning dilation and evacuation abortions after the 11th week of pregnancy except in medical emergencies. By Ryland Barton Nov 8 Politics Federal Court To Hear Arguments Over New Ky. Abortion Ban Next Week Ryland Barton
Jul 25 Politics Appeals Court Hears Arguments Over Kentucky Abortion Ultrasound Requirement The law requires doctors to show and describe images of the fetal ultrasound to a patient before conducting an abortion, as well as play audio of the fetal heartbeat. By Ryland Barton Jul 25 Politics Court Hears Arguments Over Ky. Abortion Ultrasound Requirement Ryland Barton
May 9 Politics Bevin’s Lawyers Defend New Abortion Law In Court Filing Gov. Matt Bevin's legal team says Kentucky's newest abortion law seeks to prevent a "barbaric" procedure while a fetus is still alive in the womb. By Associated Press May 9 Politics Bevin's Lawyers Defend New Abortion Law In Court Filing Associated Press
Mar 31 Politics Bevin Wins First Round Of Social Media Fight U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove says the governor is allowed to block constituents on Facebook and Twitter. By Bruce Schreiner, AP Mar 31 Politics Governor Bevin Wins First Round Of Social Media Fight Bruce Schreiner, AP
Sep 27 Politics Federal Judge Blocks Kentucky Anti-Abortion Law The General Assembly approved the law in January. It requires a doctor to show and describe an ultrasound to a patient and to play audio of the fetal heartbeat. By Staff Sep 27 Politics Federal Judge Blocks Kentucky Anti-Abortion Law Staff
Aug 24 Community Protesters Introduce ‘Freda Fairness’ At Annual KFB Ham Breakfast This marks the sixth year that Kentucky ACLU, the Fairness Campaign and other groups have protested the annual ham breakfast. By Lisa Gillespie Aug 24 Community Protesters Introduce 'Freda Fairness' At Annual KFB Ham Breakfast Lisa Gillespie
Apr 19 Politics Playground Case Could Breach Barrier Between Tax Coffers, Religious Schools The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether Missouri should provide a grant to a church preschool, or if that violates the state's constitution. The state's new governor has abandoned the rule. By Nina Totenberg Apr 19 Politics Playground Case Could Breach Barrier Between Tax Coffers, Religious Schools Nina Totenberg
Mar 29 Politics Kentucky’s Lone Abortion Provider Sues State To Stay Open EMW Women’s Surgical Center is suing the state to stay open after Gov. Bevin’s administration gave the Louisville clinic notice that it would be shut down. By Ryland Barton Mar 29 Politics Kentucky's Lone Abortion Provider Sues State To Stay Open Ryland Barton
Jan 9 Politics ACLU, State’s Lone Abortion Provider Sue Over Ultrasound Law The new abortion law that requires a doctor to conduct an ultrasound and provide a fetal description to a woman seeking an abortion. By Ryland Barton Jan 9 Politics ACLU, State's Lone Abortion Provider Sue Over Ultrasound Law Ryland Barton