Texas Hospital Child Abuse Cases Appear To Rise in COVID-19 Outbreak
"There's no way for us to directly link that, but that's the concern," said Dr. Jamye Coffman.
Ohio AG Faces Backlash Over 'Non-Essential' Abortion Ban During COVID-19
"Peoples' needs must always come first, especially at a time like this," said the president of a nonprofit which opposes abortion restrictions.
Biden Campaign Accuses Trump Of Trying to 'Rewrite History' On COVID-19
"Instead of taking charge and taking responsibility, Trump has passed the buck and failed to lead" said Joe Biden's deputy campaign manager, Kate Bedingfield.
U.S. Has Fourth-Highest Number Of COVID-19 Cases Worldwide
The country has reported more than 26,700 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
NGOs That Refused To Enforce 'Global Gag' Rule Lost Out On Collective $150M
Planned Parenthood has warned that during a public health crisis, such as COVID-19, funding could be invaluable.
ICE Called on to Release Detainees After Father Kills Himself
"We're both devastated by this news but also very angry," RAICES has said.
Canada To Give Medical Screening To Anyone Caught Crossing Border
"Officers are on the lookout for any traveler who looks sick," said Canada's Minister of Public Safety Bill Blair.
Americans Are Crossing into Mexico To Buy Toilet Paper
Meanwhile, the U.S. is expected to issue tighter border restrictions.
Turning Asylum Seekers Away 'Will Endanger More Lives': Rights Groups
"The administration is using the pandemic as a pretext," said Human Rights First's Director of Refugee Protection Eleanor Acer.
Mexico to Implement 'Healthy Distance' Guidance—Starting Next Week
The Mexican government has branded March 23 the "National Day of Healthy Distance".
Trump Condemned for Racism After Calling Coronavirus 'Chinese Virus'
"Asian Americans will likely encounter more discrimination because of your tweet," said California Rep. Ted Lieu.
ACLU Sues ICE for Release of Immigrant Detainees Vulnerable to Coronavirus
"People who are at risk of illness or death from COVID-19 should be released," said ACLU senior staff attorney Eunice Cho.
40 Republicans Voted Against The 'Families First' Coronavirus Response Bill
"We all want to help Americans as we face the spread of coronavirus, but this complete rush job is not the way to do it," said Republican Rep. Debbie Lesko.
McConnell Slammed for Calling Coronavirus Bill 'Urgent' After Leaving D.C.
"Oh cool, you're back from your three day weekend?" said commentator Chris Hayes.
Abortion Debate Appears To Hold Up Talks On Coronavirus Response Package
Pro-abortion advocates have condemned the Trump administration for reportedly fighting to see language from the Hyde Amendment added to the bill.
MSF Calls for Refugee Camps To Be 'Evacuated Immediately' Amid Coronavirus
"It's the perfect space for a situation to become catastrophic," said Apostolos Veizis, the director of MSF's medical operational support unit in Greece.
Biden's Ex-Chief of Staff Responds to Trump Attack on Swine Flu Handling
"The Obama administration tested 1 million people for H1N1 in the first month after the first U.S. diagnosed case," Ronald Klain said.
Pelosi Says House To Pass Coronavirus Package With Free Testing For All
"We cannot fight coronavirus effectively unless everyone in our country who needs to be tested knows they can get their test free of charge," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said.
Weinstein Sentence Shows Justice System Has Better Understanding of Rape
Weinstein's 23-year sentence was the outcome advocates for sexual assault survivors were "hoping for," said Scott Berkowitz, the president of the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network.
Trump Admin's 2019 Rights Report Highlights Abuses Migrants Faced In Mexico
The 2019 report notes that there were "numerous instances" of armed groups limiting the movement of migrants, "inclduing by kidnappings and homicides."
Pence Says He and Trump Will Likely Keep Shaking Hands, Despite CDC Advice
"Stop handshaking" is the CDC's first piece of advice for "keeping the workplace safe."
Utah's Women Senators Walk Out As Men Pass Abortion Ultrasound Bill
Sen. Luz Escamilla said the walkout by Democratic and Republican state senators was a "spontaneous decision."
Americans Believe Biden, Sanders Would Handle Coronavirus Better Than Trump
Former Vice President Joe Biden was seen as the best of the three candidates to tackle the coronavirus crisis.
Trump Admin Plan to Collect DNA From Migrants 'Massive Invasion Of Privacy'
The rule is expected to go into effect on April 8 this year.
DOJ Retracts Order for Immigration Court Staff to Pull Coronavirus Posters
The union representing U.S. immigration judges has branded the orders "baffling."
As Sanders Releases Reproductive Healthcare Plan, Where Does Biden Stand?
Former Vice President Joe Biden's public stance on abortion rights has undergone a significant transformation.
Mexico to Witness 'Day Without Women' As Thousands Expected to Strike
"We're in a state of war; we're in a humanitarian crisis," said María de la Luz Estrada, the coordinator of the National Citizen's Observatory of Femicide.
Joe Biden Has 91% Chance of Winning Primary Majority: Polling Forecast
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has a 1 in 100 chance of securing a majority, according to the forecast.
Public Charge Rule Could Make Coronavirus More Difficult To Control
"We know that we have folks who are already fearful and concerned," said Dr. Rhonda Medows, the president of Population Health at Providence.
Warren Urged by National Organization for Women Not to Endorse Sanders
"We do trust her to make the right decisions on how to proceed," said National Organization for Women President Toni Van Pelt.