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Public Policy & Advocacy

Testimony of Dr. Josephine Urbina on the Harms of Immigration Detention and Enforcement on Pregnant Immigrants

California-based ob/gyn and Physicians for Reproductive Health Fellow Dr. Josephine Urbina testified before the Democratic Women’s Caucus about the public health impacts of immigration enforcement and detention on pregnant and postpartum immigrants.

May, 2026
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Dr. Urbina Testifies on Harms of ICE 

Today, Dr. Josephine Urbina, an ob/gyn in California and Fellow with Physicians for Reproductive Health, is testifying before the Democratic Women’s Caucus in a hearing titled “The Assault of Women By Trump’s ICE & CBP.”

May, 2026
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PRH Files Amicus Brief to Supreme Court on Mifepristone via Telehealth

On May 5, 2026, Physicians for Reproductive Health, represented by Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States detailing how critical it is for patients to be able to access mifepristo...

May, 2026
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Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Protect Telehealth Access to Mifepristone

Physicians for Reproductive Health filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court detailing how critical telehealth access to mifepristone is for patients. Requiring in-person dispensing is medically unnecessary and places a dangerous burden on patients...

May, 2026
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Abortion Later in Pregnancy: A Policy and Care Primer

A clear, evidence-based guide to abortion later in pregnancy, addressing stigma, barriers, and policy impacts.

April, 2026
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Black Maternal Health Week: PRH in Action

Happy Black Maternal Health Week! We are celebrating the 10th year of Black Mama’s Matter Alliance hosting a week committed to the strength and resilience of Black-led perinatal, maternal, and reproductive health organizations.

April, 2026
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Judge Rules in Louisiana v. FDA Case

Today, a judge from the Western District Court of Louisiana granted the Trump Administration’s request to stay  State of Louisiana et al v Food and Drug Administration until the Food and Drug Administration conducts and finalizes yet another politica...

April, 2026
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SCOTUS Rules on Conversion Therapy

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued their decision in Chiles v. Salazar with an 8-1 ruling with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as the sole dissenter. Their decision determined that conversion talk therapy is protected by the first ame...

March, 2026
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What Transgender Day of Visibility Means in Health Care

Today, March 31, is Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV), a time to uplift the tenacity of the transgender community. TDoV is also a time to acknowledge the harm and discrimination trans people are subject to, especially in health care settings.

March, 2026
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Leadership Training Academy 2026 Recap 

At PRH, we dream of a future where reproductive health, rights, and justice are realized for all—and each LTA cohort brings that vision closer. This year’s Fellows gathered in Washington, DC, to build community, deepen advocacy, and move the work for...

March, 2026
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