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Travel
Yes, TSA can mandate masks on planes and trains after legal challenge
Education
Yes, University of Idaho told staff they could be fired and charged for promoting abortion, contraception
The University of Idaho is urging staff members to “remain neutral” in discussions about abortion and avoid promoting contraception in response to state laws.
Government
States with restrictions or bans on abortion, or those that are expected to enact them, don't guarantee paid leave for all residents
The VERIFY team fact checks a viral meme comparing the impact state abortion bans could have on paid family leave.
Government
No, state abortion bans are not considered forced pregnancy, an international crime against humanity
Are state abortion bans considered forced pregnancy, an international crime against humanity? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Health
Pharmacists can legally refuse to fill prescriptions
Patients have reported pharmacists refusing to fill prescriptions because their drugs could be used for abortions. We explain what obligations pharmacists have.
Health
Yes, methotrexate, which can end a pregnancy, is also used to treat certain diseases
Medical organizations are reporting that some patients can’t access methotrexate in states with abortion bans. The drug is used to treat serious health conditions.
Health
Yes, pharmacists can legally refuse to fill a prescription
Patients have reported pharmacists refusing to fill prescriptions because their drugs could be used for abortions. We explain what obligations pharmacists have.
Crime
Yes, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, others were arrested at abortion rights protest
Some people on social media claimed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was pretending to be arrested because she wasn’t handcuffed. That's not true.
Government
No, you cannot get a divorce finalized while pregnant in Missouri
A divorce cannot be legally finalized in Missouri if the wife is pregnant, but spouses can still file for divorce and begin certain aspects of the divorce process.
Government
States that ban, restrict abortion do not guarantee paid family leave for all residents
More than two dozen states that have restricted or banned abortion access, or are expected to do so, don’t guarantee paid family leave, as social media posts claim.
SCOTUS
Yes, a 10-year-old did travel from Ohio to Indiana for an abortion due to Ohio’s abortion ban
The girl traveled from Ohio to Indiana for a medical abortion after being raped and impregnated. Ohio has a near-total abortion ban in place.
World
No, states denying right to abortion isn’t ‘forced pregnancy,’ an international crime against humanity
Forced pregnancy is considered a crime against humanity by the International Criminal Court, but not when it comes to “national laws relating to pregnancy.”
Education
Yes, University of Idaho told staff they could be fired and charged for promoting abortion, contraception
The University of Idaho is urging staff members to “remain neutral” in discussions about abortion and avoid promoting contraception in response to state laws.
Government
States with restrictions or bans on abortion, or those that are expected to enact them, don't guarantee paid leave for all residents
The VERIFY team fact checks a viral meme comparing the impact state abortion bans could have on paid family leave.
Government
No, state abortion bans are not considered forced pregnancy, an international crime against humanity
Are state abortion bans considered forced pregnancy, an international crime against humanity? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Health
Pharmacists can legally refuse to fill prescriptions
Patients have reported pharmacists refusing to fill prescriptions because their drugs could be used for abortions. We explain what obligations pharmacists have.
Health
Yes, methotrexate, which can end a pregnancy, is also used to treat certain diseases
Medical organizations are reporting that some patients can’t access methotrexate in states with abortion bans. The drug is used to treat serious health conditions.
Health
Yes, pharmacists can legally refuse to fill a prescription
Patients have reported pharmacists refusing to fill prescriptions because their drugs could be used for abortions. We explain what obligations pharmacists have.
Crime
Yes, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, others were arrested at abortion rights protest
Some people on social media claimed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was pretending to be arrested because she wasn’t handcuffed. That's not true.
Government
No, you cannot get a divorce finalized while pregnant in Missouri
A divorce cannot be legally finalized in Missouri if the wife is pregnant, but spouses can still file for divorce and begin certain aspects of the divorce process.
Government
States that ban, restrict abortion do not guarantee paid family leave for all residents
More than two dozen states that have restricted or banned abortion access, or are expected to do so, don’t guarantee paid family leave, as social media posts claim.
SCOTUS
Yes, a 10-year-old did travel from Ohio to Indiana for an abortion due to Ohio’s abortion ban
The girl traveled from Ohio to Indiana for a medical abortion after being raped and impregnated. Ohio has a near-total abortion ban in place.
World
No, states denying right to abortion isn’t ‘forced pregnancy,’ an international crime against humanity
Forced pregnancy is considered a crime against humanity by the International Criminal Court, but not when it comes to “national laws relating to pregnancy.”
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