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Hawai'i Expands Protections for Midwives After Court Challenge
October 16, 2025
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025:

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Hawai'i Expands Protections for Midwives After Court Challenge

As a result of litigation and legislative advocacy, Native Hawaiian practitioners can now train and engage in traditional birthing practices without fear of criminal penalties.

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Today, the state of Hawai'i agreed to end a case brought by the Cente . . .

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