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Planned Parenthood says women's healthcare in 'state of emergency' – live Judge blocks closure of Missouri's last abortion clinic – live
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Our Eric Lutz reports from St. Louis:
Planned Parenthood supporters gathered outside the clinic Friday afternoon breathed a sign of relief after a judge ruled that the organization could continue performing abortions past a midnight deadline.
“I’m delighted,” said Maude Essen, a St. Louis resident who lives just a few blocks from the Forest Park Avenue facility. “This gives us a little breathing room.”
She and her friend, Mary Kuc, had stood on a corner near the Planned Parenthood, where supporters of the healthcare organization and anti-abortion activists gathered ahead of the ruling.
A ruling against Planned Parenthood would have “taken us back to the 1970s,” Kuc said.
Supporters of the organization carried signs, eliciting honks and thumbs-up from passing cars on the busy street.
“It’s fucking ridiculous,” Nella Ballou, a Planned Parenthood supporter, said of the attack on reproductive rights, ahead of the ruling. “It’s really horrific.”
New York governor Andrew Cuomo said he is “dubious” that the state legislature will legalize marijuana this year, The City reports.
Cuomo says he doesn’t think the Senate has the votes to pass adult use marijuana legalization, but the Assembly does.
A judge has ordered that the last remaining abortion clinic in Missouri can stay open for now.
Judge Michael Francis Stelzer granted Planned Parenthood’s request for a restraining order blocking the state’s effort to shut them down.
Missouri’s last remaining abortion provider – a Planned Parenthood in St Louis - was threatened with losing its license after the state charged it did not comply with a health department investigation. It would have been the only state without a single abortion clinic.
But the judge ruled that the clinic demonstrated that “immediate and irreparable injury will result if petitioner’s license is allowed to expire,” so it must be allowed to remain open while the merits of the case are argued. Another hearing was set for Tuesday.
Fox News is defending host Laura Ingraham after her comments calling white supremacist Paul Nehlen a “prominent voice” on the right who was “censored by social media.”Fox News is defending host Laura Ingraham after her comments calling white supremacist Paul Nehlen a “prominent voice” on the right who was “censored by social media.”
“It is obscene to suggest that Laura Ingraham was defending Paul Nehlen’s despicable actions especially when some of the names on the graphic were pulled from an Associated Press report on best known political extremists banned from Facebook,” the network said in a statement to The Daily Beast. “Anyone who watches Laura’s show knows that she is a fierce protector of freedom of speech and the intent of the segment was to highlight the growing trend of unilateral censorship in America.”“It is obscene to suggest that Laura Ingraham was defending Paul Nehlen’s despicable actions especially when some of the names on the graphic were pulled from an Associated Press report on best known political extremists banned from Facebook,” the network said in a statement to The Daily Beast. “Anyone who watches Laura’s show knows that she is a fierce protector of freedom of speech and the intent of the segment was to highlight the growing trend of unilateral censorship in America.”
California governor Gavin Newsom is encouraging women seeking abortions to come to his state if their own states restrict the procedure.California governor Gavin Newsom is encouraging women seeking abortions to come to his state if their own states restrict the procedure.
“California will continue to uphold women’s equality and liberty by protecting their reproductive freedom, educating Californians about their rights to reproductive freedom, welcoming women to California to fully exercise their reproductive rights, and acting as a model for other states that want to ensure full reproductive freedom for women,” Newsom wrote in a proclamation Friday, the Sacramento Bee reports.“California will continue to uphold women’s equality and liberty by protecting their reproductive freedom, educating Californians about their rights to reproductive freedom, welcoming women to California to fully exercise their reproductive rights, and acting as a model for other states that want to ensure full reproductive freedom for women,” Newsom wrote in a proclamation Friday, the Sacramento Bee reports.
Newsom and the governors of Oregon and Washington also sent a letter Friday to other governors urging them to pursue laws strengthening abortion rights in their states.Newsom and the governors of Oregon and Washington also sent a letter Friday to other governors urging them to pursue laws strengthening abortion rights in their states.
Donald Trump’s top trade adviser opposed his push to put tariffs on Mexico, the Wall Street Journal reports.Donald Trump’s top trade adviser opposed his push to put tariffs on Mexico, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer argued internally that the tariffs would jeopardize a pending North American trade accord, people familiar with the situation told the paper. “Lighthizer is not happy,” one administration official told WSJ.Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer argued internally that the tariffs would jeopardize a pending North American trade accord, people familiar with the situation told the paper. “Lighthizer is not happy,” one administration official told WSJ.
The Pentagon has now gone a full year without a single on-camera press briefing by its top spokesperson, the Hill reports.The Pentagon has now gone a full year without a single on-camera press briefing by its top spokesperson, the Hill reports.
The briefings used to be routine.The briefings used to be routine.
Democratic voters are divided on whether to allow felons to vote while in prison, a new poll found – a question that has also divided the party’s presidential field.Democratic voters are divided on whether to allow felons to vote while in prison, a new poll found – a question that has also divided the party’s presidential field.
In the HuffPost/YouGov survey, 44% of Democrats support allowing those in prison to vote while 41% oppose it. Americans overall oppose it 54% to 31%. An 81% majority of Democrats and a 68% majority of Americans overall support voting rights for felons after they have completed their full sentences.In the HuffPost/YouGov survey, 44% of Democrats support allowing those in prison to vote while 41% oppose it. Americans overall oppose it 54% to 31%. An 81% majority of Democrats and a 68% majority of Americans overall support voting rights for felons after they have completed their full sentences.
Senator Bernie Sanders has pushed allowing felons to vote from prison.Senator Bernie Sanders has pushed allowing felons to vote from prison.
As the last abortion clinic in Missouri is threatened with closure, providers in nearby states are rushing to pick up the slack.As the last abortion clinic in Missouri is threatened with closure, providers in nearby states are rushing to pick up the slack.
Dr Erin King, the executive director of Hope Clinic, the nearest abortion provider across the river in Granite City, Ill., is “scrambling” to prepare for an influx of patients seeking the procedure should St Louis Planned Parenthood’s license be revoked.Dr Erin King, the executive director of Hope Clinic, the nearest abortion provider across the river in Granite City, Ill., is “scrambling” to prepare for an influx of patients seeking the procedure should St Louis Planned Parenthood’s license be revoked.
She says she’s been preparing for a couple years now as the Missouri government ramped up its war on reproductive rights, doubling its number of doctors and increasing its staff. But, she told the Guardian, the immediacy of the Missouri nearing the loss of its last abortion provider is forcing her and her staff to adapt quickly. What’s going on in Missouri is “very scary,” King said.She says she’s been preparing for a couple years now as the Missouri government ramped up its war on reproductive rights, doubling its number of doctors and increasing its staff. But, she told the Guardian, the immediacy of the Missouri nearing the loss of its last abortion provider is forcing her and her staff to adapt quickly. What’s going on in Missouri is “very scary,” King said.
While she says the crisis won’t impact the level of care at her clinic, located about a 10 minute drive from downtown St Louis, it has put both her staff and her patients on edge.While she says the crisis won’t impact the level of care at her clinic, located about a 10 minute drive from downtown St Louis, it has put both her staff and her patients on edge.
“We’ve seen a significant increase in patient stress in the last two weeks,” she said, referring to the Department of Health and Senior Services challenge to Planned Parenthood and the restrictive abortion bill Republican Governor Mike Parson signed into law this month.“We’ve seen a significant increase in patient stress in the last two weeks,” she said, referring to the Department of Health and Senior Services challenge to Planned Parenthood and the restrictive abortion bill Republican Governor Mike Parson signed into law this month.
On the heels of protests in St Louis, Missouri yesterday, as the state’s last abortion clinic could close, Planned Parenthood’s president Dr Leana Wen told the Guardian women’s healthcare is in a “state of emergency” in the United States.On the heels of protests in St Louis, Missouri yesterday, as the state’s last abortion clinic could close, Planned Parenthood’s president Dr Leana Wen told the Guardian women’s healthcare is in a “state of emergency” in the United States.
“This is a terrifying time,” Wen said. “We have a situation not unlike a natural disaster, where people’s lives are in danger. Except this is manmade.” Abortion is legal in all 50 US states, but that has not always meant it is accessible. Missouri’s last abortion clinic is in danger of being shutdown because of bureaucratic red tape.“This is a terrifying time,” Wen said. “We have a situation not unlike a natural disaster, where people’s lives are in danger. Except this is manmade.” Abortion is legal in all 50 US states, but that has not always meant it is accessible. Missouri’s last abortion clinic is in danger of being shutdown because of bureaucratic red tape.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson, who signed an eight-week abortion ban into law just last week, has argued the state health department found “deficient practices” at the health clinic.Missouri Governor Mike Parson, who signed an eight-week abortion ban into law just last week, has argued the state health department found “deficient practices” at the health clinic.
The health department is demanding interviews with all seven physicians practicing at the clinic, including trainees. Planned Parenthood, which already agreed to perform an addition medically unnecessary pelvic exam on its patients before an abortion (the state now requires two before the procedure) has called the demand “harassment” and intimidation of providers.The health department is demanding interviews with all seven physicians practicing at the clinic, including trainees. Planned Parenthood, which already agreed to perform an addition medically unnecessary pelvic exam on its patients before an abortion (the state now requires two before the procedure) has called the demand “harassment” and intimidation of providers.
“Missouri’s governor just signed a law that could put doctors in jail for up to 15 years, could allow the state to investigate women for having miscarriages,” said Wen. “So, there should be no confusion about what the true intention of the Missouri governor really is – which is to stop all safe legal abortion in Missouri.” Wen also said people should not confuse the wave of new and extreme legislation with a groundswell against abortion rights.“Missouri’s governor just signed a law that could put doctors in jail for up to 15 years, could allow the state to investigate women for having miscarriages,” said Wen. “So, there should be no confusion about what the true intention of the Missouri governor really is – which is to stop all safe legal abortion in Missouri.” Wen also said people should not confuse the wave of new and extreme legislation with a groundswell against abortion rights.
“This is what is happening across the country – there are extreme politicians who are passing the most egregious law we’ve ever seen – attacking women’s health,” she said.“This is what is happening across the country – there are extreme politicians who are passing the most egregious law we’ve ever seen – attacking women’s health,” she said.
Two-thirds of Americans support Roe v Wade, the landmark 1973 US supreme court decision which legalized abortion, and which continues to make unconstitutional abortion bans, like Missouri’s, unenforceable today.Two-thirds of Americans support Roe v Wade, the landmark 1973 US supreme court decision which legalized abortion, and which continues to make unconstitutional abortion bans, like Missouri’s, unenforceable today.
The American people, said Wen, “are seeing what we have seen all along – this threat to Roe v Wade is not hypothetical. It is not a drill. This is really happening,” she said. “The American people know we need more healthcare, not less, we want our children to grow up in a world with more rights, not less. We will be organizing, educating, mobilizing all across the country.”The American people, said Wen, “are seeing what we have seen all along – this threat to Roe v Wade is not hypothetical. It is not a drill. This is really happening,” she said. “The American people know we need more healthcare, not less, we want our children to grow up in a world with more rights, not less. We will be organizing, educating, mobilizing all across the country.”
The Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general found “dangerous overcrowding” and unsanitary conditions at an El Paso, Texas, Border Patrol processing facility, CNN reports.The Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general found “dangerous overcrowding” and unsanitary conditions at an El Paso, Texas, Border Patrol processing facility, CNN reports.
The inspector general did an unannounced inspection of the El Paso Del Norte Processing Center and found 750 and 900 migrants there on two separate days – far exceeding its capacity of 125.The inspector general did an unannounced inspection of the El Paso Del Norte Processing Center and found 750 and 900 migrants there on two separate days – far exceeding its capacity of 125.
There were “standing room only conditions,” according to a report obtained by CNN, and Customs and Border Protection “was struggling to maintain hygienic conditions in the holding cells” with many migrants wearing soiled clothes for days or weeks. There were 76 detainees packed into one cell that’s supposed to hold no more than 12, and 155 in a cell for 35.There were “standing room only conditions,” according to a report obtained by CNN, and Customs and Border Protection “was struggling to maintain hygienic conditions in the holding cells” with many migrants wearing soiled clothes for days or weeks. There were 76 detainees packed into one cell that’s supposed to hold no more than 12, and 155 in a cell for 35.
Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico will hit particularly hard in some states expected to be key 2020 election battlegrounds, CNBC reports:Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico will hit particularly hard in some states expected to be key 2020 election battlegrounds, CNBC reports:
Several key 2020 electoral states would take a particularly sharp blow from the tariffs.Several key 2020 electoral states would take a particularly sharp blow from the tariffs.
Border state Arizona gets about 40% of its imports from Mexico, the highest share for any state. About 38% of Michigan’s imported products come from Mexico, while about 35% of Texas’ imports are from its southern neighbor.Border state Arizona gets about 40% of its imports from Mexico, the highest share for any state. About 38% of Michigan’s imported products come from Mexico, while about 35% of Texas’ imports are from its southern neighbor.
Trump’s surprise tariffs on Mexican goods could raise costs for companies and consumers in those three states, which the president carried in the 2016 election.Trump’s surprise tariffs on Mexican goods could raise costs for companies and consumers in those three states, which the president carried in the 2016 election.
Michigan is a swing state that had voted for Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012. Texas is a reliably red state, but nonetheless has several Republican lawmakers facing tough reelection campaigns next year. Arizona has been trending toward favoring Democrats.Michigan is a swing state that had voted for Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012. Texas is a reliably red state, but nonetheless has several Republican lawmakers facing tough reelection campaigns next year. Arizona has been trending toward favoring Democrats.
Former Ohio governor John Kasich says he’s not planning a 2020 primary challenge to Donald Trump.Former Ohio governor John Kasich says he’s not planning a 2020 primary challenge to Donald Trump.
“There is no path right now for me, I don’t see a way to get there,” Kasich said Friday on CNN, per the Hill.“There is no path right now for me, I don’t see a way to get there,” Kasich said Friday on CNN, per the Hill.
“Ninety percent of the Republican Party supports him,” he said. “Maybe somebody wants to run and make a statement and that’s fine, but I’ve never gotten involved in a political race where I didn’t think I could win.”“Ninety percent of the Republican Party supports him,” he said. “Maybe somebody wants to run and make a statement and that’s fine, but I’ve never gotten involved in a political race where I didn’t think I could win.”
Former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld has launched a long-shot primary campaign against Trump.Former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld has launched a long-shot primary campaign against Trump.
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said the White House is monitoring reports that North Korea executed members of its nuclear negotiating team with the American government, including Pyongyang’s top special envoy to the US. “I’m not going to comment on intelligence one way or another,” she said Friday. “I can tell you we’re monitoring the situation and continue to stay focused on our ultimate goal, which is denuclearization.”White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said the White House is monitoring reports that North Korea executed members of its nuclear negotiating team with the American government, including Pyongyang’s top special envoy to the US. “I’m not going to comment on intelligence one way or another,” she said Friday. “I can tell you we’re monitoring the situation and continue to stay focused on our ultimate goal, which is denuclearization.”
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders on Friday defended Donald Trump’s plan to impose new tariffs on Mexican imports, telling reporters anyone surprised by the president’s announcement “has been living under a rock”.White House press secretary Sarah Sanders on Friday defended Donald Trump’s plan to impose new tariffs on Mexican imports, telling reporters anyone surprised by the president’s announcement “has been living under a rock”.
“We have been talking to Mexico for months, asking them to step up and do more,” Sanders said, referring to what the Trump administration’s frustration with the flow of Central American migrants through the US-Mexico border.“We have been talking to Mexico for months, asking them to step up and do more,” Sanders said, referring to what the Trump administration’s frustration with the flow of Central American migrants through the US-Mexico border.
Sanders added that while Trump had not spoken directly with Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who threatened retaliatory tariffs against the US, teams for both leaders have been in “regular communication”.“The president is concerned about national security,” Sanders said.Trump’s move to slap a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports rattled markets and invited criticism from some members of his own party, who accused the president of overstepping his trade authorities. “The president didn’t blindside his own party,” Sanders said. “This is fully supported by the law.”Sanders added that while Trump had not spoken directly with Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who threatened retaliatory tariffs against the US, teams for both leaders have been in “regular communication”.“The president is concerned about national security,” Sanders said.Trump’s move to slap a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports rattled markets and invited criticism from some members of his own party, who accused the president of overstepping his trade authorities. “The president didn’t blindside his own party,” Sanders said. “This is fully supported by the law.”
House Judiciary Committee chairman Jerry Nadler says he believes Donald Trump’s campaign did collude with Russia, and that Trump would have been indicted if he wasn’t president, Crain’s New York reports.House Judiciary Committee chairman Jerry Nadler says he believes Donald Trump’s campaign did collude with Russia, and that Trump would have been indicted if he wasn’t president, Crain’s New York reports.
“Collusion, cooperation with the Russians is all over the place. It’s in plain sight,” says @RepJerryNadler. “I would call that collusion.” https://t.co/V9kUZN0T2I“Collusion, cooperation with the Russians is all over the place. It’s in plain sight,” says @RepJerryNadler. “I would call that collusion.” https://t.co/V9kUZN0T2I
New York City’s police union, a longtime foe of Mayor Bill de Blasio, is warning South Carolina police about de Blasio as he arrives for a campaign stop there.New York City’s police union, a longtime foe of Mayor Bill de Blasio, is warning South Carolina police about de Blasio as he arrives for a campaign stop there.
“As you can see, a President Bill de Blasio would be an unmitigated disaster, not just for union members, but for any American who wants a functioning government,” Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association president Patrick Lynch wrote in a letter to the S.C. Law Enforcement Officers Association, The State reports.“As you can see, a President Bill de Blasio would be an unmitigated disaster, not just for union members, but for any American who wants a functioning government,” Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association president Patrick Lynch wrote in a letter to the S.C. Law Enforcement Officers Association, The State reports.
The PBA is locked in a contract fight with de Blasio and has protested him as he runs for president.The PBA is locked in a contract fight with de Blasio and has protested him as he runs for president.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is not taking a firm position on Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs against Mexico, per the Washington Post.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is not taking a firm position on Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs against Mexico, per the Washington Post.
McConnell on Trump border tariff threats: pic.twitter.com/gDQ9WU8vC3McConnell on Trump border tariff threats: pic.twitter.com/gDQ9WU8vC3
Donald Trump argues that his Mexican tariff plan will cause companies to leave Mexico and return to the US.Donald Trump argues that his Mexican tariff plan will cause companies to leave Mexico and return to the US.
In order not to pay Tariffs, if they start rising, companies will leave Mexico, which has taken 30% of our Auto Industry, and come back home to the USA. Mexico must take back their country from the drug lords and cartels. The Tariff is about stopping drugs as well as illegals!In order not to pay Tariffs, if they start rising, companies will leave Mexico, which has taken 30% of our Auto Industry, and come back home to the USA. Mexico must take back their country from the drug lords and cartels. The Tariff is about stopping drugs as well as illegals!