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The Dems introduce the 'Stop Comstock Act' to Repeal Abortion Sections of 1873 Law.

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  • @realTuckFrumper@mastodon.social
    Democrats Are Trying to Repeal a Zombie Law That Could Ban Abortion Nationwide
  • Jun 21
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    Comstock established a theocratic surveillance system with abusive police powers to persecute people for sharing info about sex, and now the Comstock Act is being used to restrict abortion. Dems in House & Senate are finally trying to overhaul it. Important history from
  • @theubj@mastodon.social
    Preserving Reproductive Rights The Fight to Repeal the Comstock Abortion Rule In a pivotal move, Democrats are spearheading efforts to repeal provisions of the Comstock Act that restrict the mailing of abortion-related materials. This 1873 federal law has resurfaced as a focal point of concern amid fears that a future administration could exploit it to severely curtail abortion access nationwide. The Historical Context and Current Concerns The Comstock Act, enacted…
  • @mvario@mastodon.social
    Dems Introduce the 'Stop Comstock Act' to Repeal Abortion Sections of 1873 Law - Jezebel #ProChoice#StopComstockAct
  • Jun 21
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    Dems Introduce the 'Stop Comstock Act' to Repeal Abortion Sections of 1873 Law - Jezebel