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Women Urged to Delete Period Tracking Apps Over Fears of Post-Roe Data Prosecution

Following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, social media users and legal experts urge women to delete period tracking apps out of fear that state prosecutors could subpoena the data to prove pregnancies and illegal abortions.

Leaked Supreme Court Draft on Abortion Raises Broad Privacy Fears

A leaked initial draft majority opinion that overturns Roe v. Wade sparks serious concerns among privacy experts about the future of constitutional privacy rights in the US.

Supreme Court Warhol Ruling Narrows Fair Use for Commercial Art

The Supreme Court rules against the Andy Warhol Foundation in a major copyright case, finding that licensing a derivative portrait for commercial use is not fair use. The decision maintains foundational fair use protections while clarifying the limits of transformative art.

Google Promises to Auto-Delete Location Data for Abortion Clinic Visits

Google announces it will automatically delete location history for users who visit abortion clinics, fertility centers, and domestic violence shelters. This policy change follows the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and growing concerns about digital privacy.

Tech Giants Expand Healthcare Benefits Following Supreme Court Ruling

Major technology companies are updating their employee healthcare policies to cover travel expenses for abortions following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Microsoft, eBay, and Zillow take steps to ensure workers access essential reproductive care regardless of local restrictions.

Supreme Court Draft Opinion Signals Overturning of Roe v. Wade

A leaked initial draft majority opinion shows the Supreme Court has voted to strike down Roe v. Wade, returning abortion legislation to individual states. Justice Samuel Alito writes that the 1973 ruling was egregiously wrong from the start.

Texas Heartbeat Act Implements Unique Private Enforcement Abortion Ban

The Texas Heartbeat Act prohibits abortions after approximately six weeks of pregnancy through a novel legal mechanism that relies entirely on private civil lawsuits rather than state prosecution. The law takes effect after the U.S. Supreme Court denies emergency relief to Texas abortion providers.

Epic vs. Apple App Store Legal Battle Extends Into 2026

The ongoing courtroom drama between Apple and Epic Games over App Store fees continues to evolve years after its initial spark in 2020. Despite a Supreme Court rejection of appeals in 2024, the litigation presses on into 2026.

Facebook Faces Trial as Court Rejects Bid to Block $35 Billion Lawsuit

A federal appeals court denies Facebook's request to halt a massive class action lawsuit over its facial recognition practices. The case now moves toward trial, threatening the company with up to $35 billion in penalties.