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10/21/2022 5:53:00 AM The order issued by the Defense secretary outlines the rights and protections service members and their dependents will have regardless of where they are based
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The order issued by the Defense secretary outlines the rights and protections service members and their dependents will have regardless of where they are based The high court ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson case stripped away women’s constitutional protections for abortion and left it to states to determine whether abortions are legal within their borders. if Democrats control enough seats in Congress to pass it.And he said, in a forum with NowThis News, that he would support a federal fund to reimburse some costs for those who have to travel for the procedure.“I do support that, and I’ve publicly urged companies to do that,” he said. “I’ve urged them publicly as president of the United States saying, ‘This is what you should be doing.’’' The high court ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson case stripped away women’s constitutional protections for abortion and left it to states to determine whether the procedure is legal within their borders. In the months since, abortion has been banned or sharply restricted in more than a dozen states. Read more:
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Jackson case stripped away women’s constitutional protections for abortion and left it to states to determine whether abortions are legal within their borders. Pentagon to provide funds help for troops seeking abortionsThe Pentagon will provide travel funds and support for troops and their dependents who seek abortions but are based in states where they are now illegal, according to a new department policy released Thursday. The military will also increase privacy protections for those seeking care. The order issued by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin outlines the rights and protections service members and their dependents will have regardless of where they are based, which was a key concern of troops after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June. Pentagon to provide funds help for troops seeking abortionsThe high court ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson case stripped away women’s constitutional protections for abortion and left it to states to determine whether abortions are legal within their borders. will be one that writes abortion protections into law, if Democrats control enough seats in Congress to pass it.In the months since, abortion has been banned or sharply restricted in more than a dozen states.At Least 66 US Clinics Have Halted Abortions Since Supreme Court Ruling The Pentagon has also been concerned that the Dobbs decision could affect recruitment and retention as service members or potential recruits weighed the risk that they would be assigned to states where abortions are illegal.In the months since, abortion has been banned or sharply restricted in more than a dozen states. And he said, in a forum with NowThis News, that he would support a federal fund to reimburse some costs for those who have to travel for the procedure. “I do support that, and I’ve publicly urged companies to do that,” he said. It builds on an initial reaction by the Pentagon in June, where, days after the Supreme Court decision, the Pentagon said it would continue to allow medical leave for service members who needed to travel out of state to get abortions but noted it needed to review the court ruling and subsequent state laws to see if further guidance would be necessary. “I’ve urged them publicly as president of the United States saying, ‘This is what you should be doing. Under federal law, the Pentagon’s health care system can provide abortions only in cases of rape or incest or when a mother’s life is in danger.’’' The high court ruling in the Dobbs v. Many of the Pentagon’s major military bases are located in states including Texas and Florida where anti-abortion laws are now in place. Jackson case stripped away women’s constitutional protections for abortion and left it to states to determine whether the procedure is legal within their borders. The new guidelines also direct each military base to publicly display what reproductive heath care support is available for service members and their dependents, extend the time in which a service member must report a pregnancy to commanders to 20 weeks and provide additional protections for defense health care providers who furnish abortion services. In the months since, abortion has been banned or sharply restricted in more than a dozen states. Under federal law, the Pentagon’s health care system can provide abortions only in cases of rape or incest or when a mother’s life is in danger. President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order aimed at making it easier for women seeking abortions to travel between states to obtain access to the procedure. The new military policy sets guidelines so that local commanders aren’t allowed to influence whether service members get access to care or face a culture where they or their dependents do not come forward out of fear of repercussions. It builds on an initial reaction by the Pentagon in June, when, days after the Supreme Court decision, the Pentagon said it would continue to allow medical leave for service members who needed to travel out of state to get abortions but noted it needed to review the court ruling and subsequent state laws to see if further guidance would be necessary. The funds the military would provide service members would cover transportation only; they would not pay for abortion services that are not covered by federal law. Austin directed the services to implement the new policy by the end of this calendar year. soldier Vanessa Guillén, whose body was found last year outside the boundary of Fort Hood, Texas, said the policy is part of a continued effort by the Pentagon to address a military culture that has not been supportive of female service members. The Pentagon has also been concerned that the Dobbs decision could affect recruitment and retention as service members or potential recruits weighed the risk that they would be assigned to states where abortions are illegal.S.S. Many of the Pentagon’s major military bases are located in states including Texas and Florida where anti-abortion laws are now in place. The new guidelines also direct each military base to publicly display what reproductive heath care support is available for service members and their dependents, extend the time in which a service member must report a pregnancy to commanders to 20 weeks and provide additional protections for defense health care providers who furnish abortion services. Guillén’s death led to sweeping changes as to how sexual harassment and assault is addressed in the military. It could be her children, it could be her parents, it could be her spouse or siblings, and you are definitely protecting the country as she's serving the country," Khawam said. Under federal law, the Pentagon’s health care system can provide abortions only in cases of rape or incest or when a mother’s life is in danger. That doesn’t change under the new policy. It could be her children, it could be her parents, it could be her spouse or siblings, and you are definitely protecting the country as she’s serving the country,” Khawam said. The funds the military would provide service members would cover transportation only; they would not pay for abortion services that are not covered by federal law. ____ Associated Press writer Lolita Baldor contributed to this report. Attorney Natalie Khawam, who represented the family of slain U. Copyright 2022 The Associated Press.S. soldier Vanessa Guillén, whose body was found last year outside the boundary of Fort Hood, Texas, said the policy is part of a continued effort by the Pentagon to address a military culture that has not been supportive of female service members. Most Read. Guillén’s death led to sweeping changes as to how sexual harassment and assault are addressed in the military. “When you are protecting a woman, you are protecting a family, you are protecting everyone that’s in her nexus. It could be her children, it could be her parents, it could be her spouse or siblings, and you are definitely protecting the country as she’s serving the country,” Khawam said. ____ Associated Press writer Lolita Baldor contributed to this report Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Most Read .