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Reproductive Rights and the Dobbs Decision: History and Context

Reproductive Rights and the Dobbs Decision: History and Context

  The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that substantially alters the landscape of reproductive health in the United States. As most observers expected, the ruling eliminates the U.S. Constitutional right to an abortion, and allows state legislatures complete...
Reproductive Rights and the Dobbs Decision: History and Context

Carson v Makin: From “No Aid” to “No Holds Barred”

In Carson v. Makin, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Maine law that prohibited state funds from being used to teach a religious curriculum in its state voucher program. The Court extended a doctrinal line of cases regarding “discrimination against religion.” The...

Texas Impact Statement on Dobbs Decision

In response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the cases of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Texas Impact issued the following statement: Faith communities across a broad spectrum of cultures and traditions share the belief that every person has...
Title 42 Continues as the Feds Brace for Increased Border Crossings

Title 42 Continues as the Feds Brace for Increased Border Crossings

The health code Title 42 has long been a controversial tool for immirgation enforcement both under the Trump and Biden administrations. Though it was considered a pandemic measure, it has been largely used for the expedited expulsion of migrants at the US border.  The...
Uvalde: Pastoral Messages From Faith Leaders

Uvalde: Pastoral Messages From Faith Leaders

As our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of another heartbreaking tragedy in our state we also must look forward toward actionable steps. Here are potential ways we can immediately help the victims in Uvalde.                                                   ...