Elizabeth W Sepper in the News

Bloomberg Law April 24, 2024

Justices Skeptical of Allowing Emergency Abortions

Professor Elizabeth Sepper discusses Supreme Court oral arguments on Idaho's near total ban on abortion, explaining the conflict between the state and federal laws that govern emergency care.

New Republic April 22, 2024

How Religious Freedom Could Help Liberals Win the Abortion Rights War

Professor Elizabeth Sepper describes allegations of insincerity regarding religious objections to anti-abortion laws as an example of systematic distrust of women.

The Guardian March 27, 2024

US supreme court hearing not a success for anti-abortion doctors, experts say

Professor Elizabeth Sepper predicts that the Supreme Court will not find standing for a case challenging the FDA's approval of mifepristone, but notes that Justice Alito and Justice Thomas likely will side with anti-abortion doctors.

CBS News March 27, 2024

Why Supreme Court Justices Appear Skeptical About Abortion Pill Challenge

Professor Elizabeth Sepper discusses the Supreme Court case surrounding the Food and Drug Administration's move to expand access to mifepristone.

Stat News March 26, 2024

Supreme Court mifepristone arguments focus on physicians’ right to sue, not FDA judgment

Regarding the Supreme Court's recent arguments about the common abortion pill mifepristone, Professor Elizabeth Sepper identifies that predicting a judicial outcome in abortion access cases has proved difficult for legal experts in years past.

The 19th News March 26, 2024

Supreme Court seems skeptical anti-abortion doctors can challenge abortion drug mifepristone

Professor Elizabeth Sepper concludes that the Supreme Court is judging a mifepristone access case based on standing, but raises concerns about the potential revival of the Comstock Act, which prohibits sending abortion resources through mail.

The Christian Science Monitor March 26, 2024

Wary Supreme Court voices skepticism about abortion pill case

Professor Elizabeth Sepper describes how the question of "standing" can affect the path of divisive cases before the Supreme Court, such as the current abortion pill case.

The Washington Post March 5, 2024

Why hospitals in many states with legal abortion may refuse to perform them

Professor Elizabeth Sepper discusses laws that protect hospitals and health care providers who refuse to provide reproductive health care and the effect that these laws have on patients.

1A by NPR February 8, 2024

1A Remaking America: Texas doctors say ambiguous abortion laws are creating fear

Professor Elizabeth Sepper discusses the challenges faced by Texas citizens and doctors due to ambiguous abortion laws in the state, highlighting a woman's denial of abortion despite life-threatening circumstances.

Houston Chronicle January 10, 2024

5th Circuit offers latest example of anti-abortion language in court rulings, experts say

Professor Elizabeth Sepper highlights issues in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals' recent ruling on life-saving abortions in Texas, which obligates doctors to treat the fetus and the pregnant patient as separate individuals.

Reuters December 27, 2023

Abortion battles shift to medical emergencies, travel

Professor Elizabeth Sepper emphasizes the growing public awareness of scenarios where individuals seeking abortion face challenges due to vague laws surrounding medical emergency exceptions.

Houston Chronicle December 15, 2023

After Texas abortion ruling adds to confusion, will the state’s medical board step in?

Professor Elizabeth Sepper expresses the need for specific guidance from the Texas Medical Board regarding the state's abortion ban, following a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court denying a Dallas woman’s petition for an emergency abortion.