Last updated: May 12, 2026
Nebraska is a state where many policies affecting women’s rights are already restrictive, particularly around reproductive healthcare. In 2024, voters approved a constitutional amendment …
As of May 2026, Texas continues to enforce some of the most restrictive laws affecting women’s rights in the country, with many policies deeply embedded in state law. In …
As of May 2026, women’s rights in Georgia continue to be shaped by an increasingly contested legal and political landscape, where court rulings, legislative proposals, and election dynamics all …
As of April 2026 — Continued policy changes affecting transgender women and girls are increasingly raising concerns about access, services, and safety protections. Legal protections addressing domestic and sexual violence remain in place, but the systems supporting survivors are increasingly strained. Funding shortages, staffing gaps, and limited service capacity are reducing access to shelters, counseling, and legal support in many areas.
Alaska is taking steps to strengthen how it responds to violence against women, with recent efforts focused on expanding victim services, improving access to legal support, and addressing gaps in …
Each March, Women’s History Month invites reflection on the progress women have made — and the work that remains. International Women’s Day (March 8) similarly serves as a global …
On February 18, 2026, Kansas enacted Senate Bill 244, a law defining sex in state law based on biological characteristics at birth and requiring state agencies to apply that definition …
Federal laws play a powerful role in shaping women’s rights in the United States. Even when enforcement and impact vary from place to place, these laws establish national standards …
The word “protected” sounds definitive.
In everyday language, it suggests something settled—a right that’s been secured and placed out of reach of change. In law, the meaning is …
Alaska is taking steps to strengthen how it responds to violence against women, with recent efforts focused on expanding victim services, improving access to legal support, and addressing gaps in …
Each March, Women’s History Month invites reflection on the progress women have made — and the work that remains. International Women’s Day (March 8) similarly serves as a global …
On February 18, 2026, Kansas enacted Senate Bill 244, a law defining sex in state law based on biological characteristics at birth and requiring state agencies to apply that definition …
Federal laws play a powerful role in shaping women’s rights in the United States. Even when enforcement and impact vary from place to place, these laws establish national standards …
The word “protected” sounds definitive.
In everyday language, it suggests something settled—a right that’s been secured and placed out of reach of change. In law, the meaning is …
Virginia ranks among the stronger states nationally on gun safety, with laws designed to restrict firearm access during high-risk situations and protect people from gun-related harm. But recent reporting shows …
Wisconsin currently has no “red-flag” law, meaning there’s no way to temporarily remove guns from a person showing clear signs of violence or self-harm unless they’ve already been …
Oregon has some strong laws designed to prevent violence and protect survivors, including orders that allow courts to remove firearms from people who pose a serious risk. However, for many …
Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Justice changed the rules for Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grants — the main federal funding source for survivor programs. The new rules …
At a closed-door meeting of senior military leaders in Quantico on September 30, 2025, Secretary of War Hegseth announced sweeping reforms to how the armed forces handle discipline, harassment, and …
In June of this year, Texas passed SB 1362, which bans state and local officials from recognizing, serving, or enforcing ERPOs (Extreme Risk Protective Orders), including those issued by other …
