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Julia Kaye

Senior Staff Attorney, Reproductive Freedom Project

ACLU

Bio

Julia Kaye (she/her) is a Senior Staff Attorney with the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµReproductive Freedom Project, where she fights against laws that limit access to essential reproductive health care. Julia was lead counsel in the two lawsuits, ACOG v. FDA and Chelius v. Becerra, that led the FDA to allow patients to obtain mifepristone, a safe and effective drug used for abortion and miscarriage care, through telehealth and pharmacy dispensing.

She has also led or co-counseled litigation in numerous states challenging abortion bans, mandatory abortion delay requirements, laws preventing qualified nurse practitioners and midwives from providing abortion or birthing care, and other political interference with patients’ health and autonomy.

Julia clerked for the Honorable Edward R. Korman in the Eastern District of New York and holds degrees from New York University School of Law and Barnard College.

Julia has commented on abortion restrictions for , , , , , and the and podcasts, among many other outlets.


Featured work

Jun 18, 2024

The Supreme Court Rejected an Attack on Medication Abortion, But the Fight Is Far From Over.

The Supreme Court Rejected an Attack on Medication Abortion, But the Fight Is Far From Over.

Mar 28, 2024

Special Edition: Abortion Is Back at the Supreme Court

Special Edition: Abortion Is Back at the Supreme Court

Dec 3, 2020

The Trump Administration Thinks COVID-19 Is No Longer a Risk to Abortion Patients

The Trump Administration Thinks COVID-19 Is No Longer a Risk to Abortion Patients

May 27, 2020

The FDA is Making Needless COVID-19 Risks a Condition of Abortion and Miscarriage Care. We’re Suing.

The FDA is Making Needless COVID-19 Risks a Condition of Abortion and Miscarriage Care. We’re Suing.

Mar 21, 2018

National Academies’ Report Finds, Once Again, That Abortion Is Safe

National Academies’ Report Finds, Once Again, That Abortion Is Safe

Oct 3, 2017

The Abortion Pill Is Safe and Effective, and We’re Suing to Make it More Accessible

The Abortion Pill Is Safe and Effective, and We’re Suing to Make it More Accessible

Sep 20, 2017

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµand Planned Parenthood Take on Unconstitutional Abortion Restrictions in Maine

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµand Planned Parenthood Take on Unconstitutional Abortion Restrictions in Maine

Feb 17, 2017

Florida Supreme Court Reminds Politicians That Women Are Capable of Making Their Own Decisions

Florida Supreme Court Reminds Politicians That Women Are Capable of Making Their Own Decisions

May 10, 2016

Pregnancy Is Scary Enough Without Having To Worry That a Catholic Hospital Might Turn You Away

Pregnancy Is Scary Enough Without Having To Worry That a Catholic Hospital Might Turn You Away