VPM Daily Newscast: June 23, 2023
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Here’s a recap of the top stories on the morning of June 23, 2023:
A regional look at abortion access, one year after the fall of Roe v. Wade
Reported by VPM News’ Whittney Evans
In the South, abortion access is a shifting landscape. Roe v. Wade was overturned this week last year, freeing up states to limit or ban the procedure.
Several Southern states have restricted the procedure in the past year, and other restrictions will soon take effect. As a result, Virginia will soon take on an emerging migration of people seeking access to abortion.
Supreme Court ruling affects Indigenous adoption in Virginia
Reported by VPM News’ Sterling Barbett
Last week, the Supreme Court ruled 7–2 against challenges to the Indian Child Welfare Act on the basis of racial discrimination.
The act gives adoption priority to a Native child’s extended family, followed by other members from the same tribe, and then members of another tribe. Only once those are exhausted are non-Native families eligible.
An expert in Indigenous law told VPM News overturning or striking down ICWA would have threatened Virginia Indian groups’ tribal sovereignty.
In other news:
- Del. Matt Fariss files for reelection as an independent (Cardinal News)
In case you missed it:
- Chase to challenge Senate primary results in which she lost to Sturtevant (Richmond Times-Dispatch)*
*This outlet utilizes a paywall.