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May 1, 2026 A federal appeals court restricted access to mifepristone nationwide Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The ruling narrowed practical access to abortion and miscarriage medication, affecting bodily autonomy even in states with legal protections.
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- Federal appeals court orders restrictions on mifepristone — A federal appeals court has ordered nationwide restrictions on mifepristone, a medication used for abortion and miscarriage care, potentially disrupting access even in states where abortion is legally protected.
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit restricts mifepristone access — On May 1, the U.S.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
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Apr 30, 2026 The Second Circuit refused to rehear Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The court left a major verdict in place, reinforcing that former presidents remained subject to ordinary judicial accountability.
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- US Court Refuses to Hear Trump's Appeal in E Jean Carroll Defamation Case — A federal appeals court has decided not to grant an en banc hearing for Donald Trump's appeal in the $83 million defamation case brought by E Jean Carroll.
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Apr 29, 2026 The Supreme Court weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v. Callais Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The ruling made it harder to challenge racial vote dilution, reducing federal protection for minority political representation.
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- Supreme Court invalidates Louisiana's majority-Black congressional district — The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Louisiana v.
- Supreme Court Ruling on Voting Rights Act — The U.S.
- Supreme Court Ruling Weakens Voting Rights Act — On April 29, 2026, the U.S.
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Week 67 – 2026-04-25–2026-05-01
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