Laura C. Morel

My latest investigation for @reveal: Federal authorities and the vast majority of states have done almost nothing to regulate pregnancy centers that provide medical services like ultrasounds. A Florida case shows what can happen when no one is watching. revealnews.org/article/how-an…

“Any challenge to abortion access in the United States by the anti-choice movement is designed to instill fear, confusion, and chaos.” Abortion providers are racing to stay ahead of the courts. motherjones.com/politics/2026/…

For 40 years, a Florida law has allowed an association of Christian group homes for children and teenagers to set its own standards and perform its own inspections. My latest story for @nytimes / @reveal: nytimes.com/2025/01/24/us/…

"Taylor is one of hundreds of victims alleging sexual assault who have been charged with false reporting nationwide." @raeoflion @julia_lurie @MotherJones #longreads motherjones.com/criminal-justi…

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Florida banned local governments from providing increased oversight for workers exposed to heat. But a @TB_Times investigation found far more workers have died from heat across the state than authorities even know. W/ @ChavezReporter: tampabay.com/investigations…

Taylor Cadle was 12 years old when she reported being sexually abused by her adoptive father. A detective at @PolkCoSheriff decided she was a liar and should be criminalized. Taylor wrote this letter of apology as a part of her probation requirements. motherjones.com/criminal-justi…

New this morning as 89(R) #txlege pre-filing starts. @DonnaHowardTX files bill #HB257 to introduce expanded medical exceptions, incest and rape exceptions to Texas' abortion ban. Last month @propublica reported deaths of 2 TX women who died after delayed care for miscarriages

.@DonnaHowardTX , who chairs the Texas Women’s Health Caucus, stressed that the Legislature must clarify when doctors can use the medical exception clause in the trigger law to save the life of a pregnant mother following @propublica's reporting. austinchronicle.com/news/2024-11-0…

.@ProPublica's reporting on maternal health under abortion bans continues. Read this investigation w @lizziepresser on the case of a pregnant teenager who died after she was repeatedly sent home from Texas hospitals while suffering a miscarriage. propublica.org/article/nevaeh…

The @PolkCoSheriff in Florida could have saved a child from being sexually abused from her adoptive father. Instead, they called her a liar, charged her with a crime, and emboldened the man to rape her again. bit.ly/3YGEo0d

1/ NEW from @propublica : Josseli Barnica is one of at least two Texas women who we found lost their lives after doctors delayed treating miscarriages, which fall under a gray area in the state’s abortion ban. propublica.org/article/jossel…

Investigative reporter @lauracmorel discusses her coverage into often unregulated maternity centers around FL. AB Mayor Curtis Ford on his 2nd term & he takes your questions. And a @jaxcathedral #artwalk event. Join the convo! ☎️ (904) 549-2937 ✉️ firstcoastconnect@wjct.org

In Florida, maternity homes offer refuge for pregnant women facing homelessness. Many require their residents to agree to strict conditions, an examination by @nytimes and @reveal found. Must-read reporting by @lauracmorel: nytimes.com/2024/09/24/us/…

@JulianneMcShane @nytimes @reveal Thank you!

@lauracmorel @nytimes @reveal Great reporting

My latest for the @nytimes and @reveal: Maternity homes fill a housing need in Florida. Some also make expectant mothers follow strict rules. nytimes.com/2024/09/24/us/…

The # of faith-based maternity homes is up 40% post-Dobbs. In FL, most are unregulated by the state & many impose super-strict rules that make women feel like "criminals" new @lauracmorel @nytimes @reveal @MotherJones motherjones.com/politics/2024/…

“I had nowhere else to go.” In Florida, maternity homes often help women and teens as they flee abuse, age out of foster care or leave drug rehab. But the state allows many homes to operate without any state oversight. Read our latest, from @nytimes. revealnews.org/article/matern…

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