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Judge rejects argument by abortion pill maker that state ban violates Constitution

Thursday, August 24 by ABC News

(CHARLESTON, W.V.) -- West Virginia has the right to block the sale of the abortion drug mifepristone, even though federal regulators have decided the medication is safe, a federal judge ruled on Thursday.The decision by U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers is a blow to... Read More.

Voters in Ohio reject change to state’s constitution

Wednesday, August 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Delivering a win for abortion rights advocates, Ohio’s Issue 1 will fail, according to projections. The Republican-backed ballot initiative would have increased the threshold to amend the state's constitution, making it more difficult for a measure that would enshrine abortion rights... Read More.

McConnell again casts doubt on Trump’s 2024 prospects after his call to terminate Constitution

Wednesday, December 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- On Tuesday, for the second week in a row, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell cast serious doubt on Donald Trump's ability to become the president in 2024 -- without mentioning him by name."Anyone seeking the presidency who thinks that the Constitution could... Read More.

Trump’s call to suspend Constitution not a 2024 deal-breaker, leading House Republican says

Monday, December 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Republican Ohio Rep. Dave Joyce said Sunday that he didn't want to be drawn into commenting on Donald Trump's recent call to suspend the Constitution over baseless claims of 2020 election fraud.Joyce, the chair of the Republican Governance Group, a centrist group... Read More.

Michigan will vote on adding abortion right to state constitution, court rules

Thursday, September 8 by ABC News

(LANSING, Mich.) -- Michigan voters will decide in November whether to codify abortion rights in the state's constitution after the Michigan Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of adding a proposed amendment to the ballot.The initiative, if passed, would amend Michigan's constitution to... Read More.

Former senator discusses the hushed efforts to change the US Constitution

Wednesday, August 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- There is a new strategy that far-right activists are using to attempt to weaken the foundations of our democracy: something called the “convention provision” in the Constitution, according to a former senator.Former Sen. Russ Feingold spoke with "ABC News Prime" about his... Read More.

Republicans must choose Trump or the Constitution, Liz Cheney warns, describing ‘threat’ like no other

Thursday, June 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- There was only one path forward for her fellow conservatives, Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney said in a speech on Wednesday night: either follow the Constitution or former President Donald Trump, whose conduct around last year's pro-Trump insurrection is the focus of the... Read More.

Movement to enact Equal Rights Amendment in Constitution sees revival

Tuesday, February 16 by ABC News

BY: DEVIN DYWER AND JACQUELINE YOO, ABC NEWS (WASHINGTON) — The near century-old movement to enact an Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is once again experiencing a revival, with advocates touting 2021 as the best opportunity in a generation to move... Read More.

Gov. Wolf responds to federal ruling that called his actions “unconstitutional”

Wednesday, September 16 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf responded to the recent federal court ruling regarding the business closure order and the stay at home orders issued in March, which were later suspended, as well as the 25-person indoor and 250-person outdoor gathering limitations.On Monday, his... Read More.

Gov. Wolf shutdown orders ruled unconstitutional by federal judge

Tuesday, September 15 by wcednews

UNDATED (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration says it will appeal a federal judge’s ruling that pandemic restrictions that required people to stay at home, placed limits on gatherings and ordered “non-life-sustaining” businesses to close are unconstitutional.U.S. District Judge William Stickman IV, an appointee... Read More.

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