April 13, 2024

Clearing Backlog of Untested Rape Kits

Continues in the United State

RNC v Benson in the State of Michigan

Lawsuit threatens to disenfranchise voters

Global Health News

Cervical Cancer Elimination Forum

States News

AZ Supreme Court ruling on abortion

NC clears untested rape kit backlog

States race to restrict deepfake porn

Denver creates asylum-seeker job program

Backlog of Rape Kits in the States Unchecked

Ending the Backlog of Untested Rape Kits

The rape kit backlog represents the failure of the criminal justice system to take sexual assault seriously. Contributing factors include lack of policies and protocols; knowledge gaps and lack of training; whether the identity of the perpetrator is known; lack of resources; and outdated or unclear lab policies.

This month North Carolina Newsline reported that North Carolina cleared the backlog in their state. Read their story of a six year commitment in our States News.

The Joyful Heart Foundation maintains state profiles, and programs and resources for survivors, medical providers and law enforcement. Explore the backlog and resources in your state here.

Vote 2024

RNC v Benson in the state of Michigan

The Brennan Center and partners took legal action to stop a lawsuit that threatens to disenfranchise Michigan voters. The complaint was filed by the RNC in March against the state officials of Michigan. The Brennan Center represents the League of Women Voters of Michigan who moved to intervene as a defendant in the lawsuit.

Rural Hospitals Focus on Staying Afloat

Are academic institution partnerships the solution

As rural hospitals struggle to stay afloat, partnerships with larger medical centers could be a crucial lifeline. Academic institutions have greater access to funding, a larger health-care workforce, and educational opportunities for the community.

Global Health News

Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Forum

Leaders from around the world gathering last month in Cartagena de Indias, Columbia, announced new and ambitious commitments to eliminating cervical cancer in the coming decades.

State News

Ag Kris Mayes: AZ Supreme Court ruling to ban abortion 'changes everything' AZMirror

After years of work, North Carolina clears backlog of untested rape kits NCNewsline

Sen. Casey's latest consumer economic report takes aim at the 'pink tax' PennCap-Star

Bill ending Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood clears Missouri Senate MissouriIndependent

States race to restrict deepfake porn as it becomes easier to create NJMonitor

Louisiana legislator draws on mother's painful past in fight for rape exception to abortion ban NBCNews

Attorney General Todd Rokita issues advisory opinion on terminated pregnancy reports IndianaCapChron

After hours of debate, Maine passes proposed shield law MaineMorningStar

Foundation urges veto: FL bill could prevent civilians from recording police conduct in public FloridaPhoenix

Georgia's infamous voter suppression law heads to trial for the first time DemocracyDocket

Idaho voter identification lawsuit ends after Idaho Supreme Court ruling IdahoCapSun

Denver restores public services, creates asylum-seeker job program ColoradoSun

Idaho is losing OB-GYNs after strict abortion ban InvestigateWest

How NM will enforce the new deepfake disclosure law SourceNM

Senate clears gallery, passes bill to arm Tennessee teachers TnLookout

Thousands die from opioid overdoses in Florida each year. Could Medicaid expansion save lives NPR

State by State abortion access status StatesNews

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