Tag Archives: Supreme Court

WLP Analysis: U.S. Supreme Court Guts Workers’ Rights

Posted on May 30, 2018 by womenslawproject

In Epic Systems Corp v. Lewis, a 5-4 decision issued on May 21, 2018 (PDF), the United States Supreme Court held that employer-imposed mandatory arbitration clauses that prevent employees from filing class actions in court are enforceable. This decision, written … Continue reading →

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WLP Signs Brief Supporting Transgender Rights in Upcoming SCOTUS Case

Posted on March 3, 2017 by womenslawproject

The Women’s Law Project signed on to an amicus curiae brief submitted to the Supreme Court of the United States filed by the National Women’s Law Center in support of teenager Gavin Grimm in a landmark transgender right case. Background: … Continue reading →

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Tune in at Noon: WLP Discusses Abortion Ruling on WESA-FM

Posted on June 28, 2016 by womenslawproject

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Texas’s admitting privileges and ambulatory surgical center regulations in a 5-3 decision written by Justice Stephen Breyer, who concluded that “neither of these provisions offers medical benefits sufficient to justify the burdens upon access … Continue reading →

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This week: WLP Heads to the Keystone Progress Summit

Posted on February 16, 2016 by womenslawproject

Along with hundreds of Pennsylvania progressives, the Women’s Law Project is heading to Harrisburg on Friday for the Keystone Progress Summit (formerly called the PA Progressive Summit). Look for us on Saturday at “Abortion at the Supreme Court this … Continue reading →

Posted in Field Trip | Tagged Abortion, DHS Pennsylvania, Keystone Progress Summit, KP Summit, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, The Women's Centers, Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt, Women's Law Project | Comments Off

10 Facts About Abortion in Pennsylvania at #Roe43

Posted on January 22, 2016 by womenslawproject

Today is the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Pennsylvania plays no small part in the story of the right to choose in the United States. Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the case that set the current standard by which courts … Continue reading →

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New Report: The Exponential Rise of Abortion Restrictions

Posted on January 14, 2016 by womenslawproject

If you follow reproductive health policy at all, you have likely heard about the barrage of abortion restrictions implemented in recent years as part of the current anti-choice strategy called the “state strategy,” or the “the incremental strategy.” The anti-choice … Continue reading →

Posted in Abortion Access | Tagged Abortion, abortion restrictions, Guttamcher Institute, SCOTUS, Supreme Court, Whole Woman's Health, Women's Law Project | 4 Comments

Young v. UPS Heads to SCOTUS: What You Need to Know

Posted on December 2, 2014 by womenslawproject

By Tara Murtha, WLP Staff Tomorrow, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in the case of Young v. United Parcel Service (UPS) to determine whether the company violated the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) of … Continue reading →

Posted in Employment, Pregnancy, pregnancy discrimination, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, pregnant workers fairness, Supreme Court, Women's Law Project, working mothers, working women | Tagged Civil Rights Act of 1964, Peggy Young, Pregnancy, pregnancy discrimination, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, pregnancy discrimination act of 1978, pregnant women, Supreme Court, Title VII, U.S. Supreme Court, United Parcel Service, UPS, Wal-Mart, Young v United Parcel Service | 1 Comment

The United States Supreme Court has weighed in: The Affordable Care Act is here to stay.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by nditto

By Women’s Law Project The Affordable Care Act (ACA), signed into law by President Obama in March 2010, expands health insurance coverage to more than 30 million people, prevents insurance companies from discriminating against people with pre-existing conditions, and ends … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, Health Care, Health insurance, Maternity Coverage, Supreme Court, Women's health | Tagged Health, Health care, Health insurance, Supreme Court, Women, Women's health, Women's Law Project | 1 Comment

White House Holds Town Hall on Women’s Health

Posted on June 15, 2012 by nditto

Molly Cohen, WLP Intern With the Supreme Court’s ruling on the 2010 Affordable Care Act looming on the horizon, the White House recently held a town hall meeting on Women’s Health to tout the benefits of the Act. Panel members … Continue reading →

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Health Law Litigation Could Compromise Women’s Health

Posted on December 8, 2011 by womenslawproject

Last month, the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), which President Obama signed into law in 2010 with the purpose of improving Americans’ access to health … Continue reading →

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