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Key takeaways: The Supreme Court has paused lower court rulings that would have imposed restrictions on mifepristone. This ruling keeps the drug accessible while the…
The 2023 Sundance Film Festival has announced the death of Rasheeda Williams, also known as Koko Da Doll. Williams was featured in the documentary "Kokomo City" which premiered at the festival this year. The Atlanta Police Department is investigating three violent crimes involving transgender women this year, including Williams' death, and the Sundance Film Festival released a statement expressing their sadness. The APD is asking anyone with information about Williams' death to contact them and is encouraging the public to be aware of the violence transgender women face and to take action to help prevent it.
The creators and stars of Netflix show "Beef" released a statement in response to backlash for casting David Choe, who had previously made graphic comments about coercing a woman into a sexual act. The statement acknowledged Choe's apology and mental health support, and said they take seriously the responsibility of telling stories that reflect the world we live in and creating a safe and inclusive environment. They also said they are committed to learning from this experience and being better moving forward.
The Supreme Court has granted the Justice Department's request to leave in place the FDA's approval of the widely used abortion pill mifepristone, preserving access to the drug and reinstating steps that make it easier to obtain. This decision is a victory for abortion rights advocates, who argued that the restrictions on the drug were medically unnecessary. The case is expected to be heard by the full 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in the coming months.
Former police officer Kim Potter is set to be released from prison on Monday, May 17th, after serving 16 months of her two-year sentence for fatally shooting Black motorist Daunte Wright in 2021. The incident sparked national uproar and protests, and has had a lasting impact on the nation, prompting a reexamination of policing practices and protocols. The release of Kim Potter is a reminder of the tragedy that occurred in 2021, and the need for continued dialogue and reform in order to ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future.
A federal judge in West Virginia has denied a request from Republican officials to pause a lawsuit from a maker of mifepristone. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a Trump appointee, had failed to disclose two interviews on a Christian radio show where he discussed his extremist views on contraception and gay rights. The case is now pending at the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and questions have been raised about Kacsmaryk's impartiality and ability to make unbiased rulings.
Key takeaways: A previously unseen photo of the late Queen Elizabeth II was released to mark her 97th birthday. The photo shows the late monarch…