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Rights of the Poor:
Poor people are one of the least powerful groups in the U.S. and their civil liberties are therefore always in a precarious state. The ACLU has defended the rights of the poor against government arbitrariness and abuse through litigation, lobbying and public education.


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Rights of the Poor : Reproductive Rights : Press Releases

Idaho Court Blocks Law Denying Poor Women Assistance for Medically Necessary Abortions (08/17/2001)
BOISE, ID - The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood of Idaho hail today's district court decision blocking a law that denies Medicaid coverage for medically necessary abortions. 

In a Victory for Poor Women, Alaska High Court Blocks State from Denying Aid for Medically Necessary Abortions (07/27/2001)
ANCHORAGE - In a resounding victory for poor women throughout the state, the Alaska Supreme Court unanimously held today that denying Medicaid coverage for medically necessary abortions while funding prenatal care and childbirth is discriminatory.

ACLU and Planned Parenthood of Idaho Urge Court to Strike Law Denying Poor Women Assistance for Medically Necessary Abortions (06/22/2001)
BOISE, ID - Moving to protect the rights and health of low-income women, the American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood of Idaho filed suit today in a district court, asking the court to block a law that would deny Medicaid coverage for medically necessary abortions. 

Rights of the Poor : Reproductive Rights : Legislative Documents

Coalition Sign-On Letter to the House Requesting Funding Priority for Title X National Family Planning Public Health Program in FY 2005 (03/17/2004)

ACLU Comments on State Children's Health Program: Eligibility for Prenatal Care for Unborn Children (05/06/2002)

Rights of the Poor : Reproductive Rights : Press Releases

Idaho Court Blocks Law Denying Poor Women Assistance for Medically Necessary Abortions (08/17/2001)
BOISE, ID - The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood of Idaho hail today's district court decision blocking a law that denies Medicaid coverage for medically necessary abortions. 

In a Victory for Poor Women, Alaska High Court Blocks State from Denying Aid for Medically Necessary Abortions (07/27/2001)
ANCHORAGE - In a resounding victory for poor women throughout the state, the Alaska Supreme Court unanimously held today that denying Medicaid coverage for medically necessary abortions while funding prenatal care and childbirth is discriminatory.

ACLU and Planned Parenthood of Idaho Urge Court to Strike Law Denying Poor Women Assistance for Medically Necessary Abortions (06/22/2001)
BOISE, ID - Moving to protect the rights and health of low-income women, the American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood of Idaho filed suit today in a district court, asking the court to block a law that would deny Medicaid coverage for medically necessary abortions. 

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