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Bans on
Abortion
CRLP is involved in cases where states have
tried to impose bans on women’s right to abortion services. "Partial-birth
abortion" is an example of the extreme and deceptive tactics used by
anti-abortion activists to abolish abortion altogether.
On June 28, 2000, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Nebraska ban on
so-called "partial-birth abortion," finding it an unconstitutional
violation of Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that guaranteed women's
right to choose abortion 27 years ago. The Court's decision in Stenberg
v. Carhart exposed these bans for what they are: extreme and deceptive
attempts to outlaw abortion --even early in pregnancy -- that jeopardize
women's health. The Court's decision has the domino effect of rendering
similar bans passed in over 30 states and Congress unconstitutional or
unenforceable.
Related cases:
Factsheets:
Court Filings:
- Stenberg v.
Carhart, 192 F 3d 1142 (8th Cir. 1999), 120 S.Ct.2597(2000) (U.S.
Supreme Court)
- 6/28/00 - THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT DECISION: Nebraska
Abortion Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
- 3/29/00 - CRLP's brief to the U.S. Supreme Court arguing the
merits of the case
- 3/29/00 - "Friend of the Court" briefs in support of CRLP's
petition.
Submitted by the United States Solicitor General
Submitted by members of the United States
Congress
Submitted by the American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Medical Women's Association,
National Abortion Federation, Physicians for Reproductive Choice and
Health, and the American Nurses Association.
- View
Document*
*please note: this is a large file that may take
some time to download Submitted by 75 organizations
committed to women's equality
Submitted by the American Civil Liberties Union
Submitted by the Religious Coalition for
Reproductive Choice
Submitted by the National Abortion and
Reproductive Rights Action League (NARAL)
Submitted by the Planned Parenthood Federation
of America
Submitted by the State of New York, joined by
the States of Maine, Oregon and Vermont
- 2/28/00 - Nebraska's brief to the U.S. Supreme Court
- 2/28/00 - Members of Congress' Amicus Brief in support of Nebraska
- 12/15/99 - CRLP's Petition in Opposition to Nebraska's Request for
Supreme Court Review of the State's "Partial-Birth Abortion" Ban
- 11/15/99 - Nebraska's Petition to the U.S. Supreme Court
Requesting Review of the Nebraska "Partial-Birth Abortion" Ban
Following the Decision by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals that
Struck Down the Ban.
- 9/24/99 - Decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth
Circuit Striking Down Nebraska's "Partial-Birth Abortion" ban.
- 6/9/97 - Nebraska Bill Banning So-Called "Partial-Birth Abortion."
Overturned by the Eighth Circuit Court; to be Reviewed by the U.S.
Supreme Court.
Wisconsin
"Partial-Birth" Abortion
- Christensen v.
Doyle, No. 99-2528, 199 WL 753919 (7th Cir. October 26, 1999) stay
granted, No. 99A428 (Stevens, Circuit Justice Nov. 30, 1999)
- 11/18/99 - CRLP's Petition to U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul
Stevens and Circuit Justice for the Seventh Circuit for a Stay of the
Seventh Circuit's Decision Pending U.S. Supreme Court Review.
- 11/8/99 - CRLP Motion to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh
Circuit to Stay Decision in Wisconsin Case Pending U.S. Supreme Court
Review.
- 10/26/99 - Decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh
Circuit Upholding the "Partial Birth Abortion" Bans of Illinois and
Wisconsin.
- 8/5/99 - CRLP Appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh
Circuit of a Federal Court Decision Finding Wisconsin "Partial Birth
Abortion" Ban Constitutional.
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Abortion Bans 
