Catherine Hanaway, ex-U.S. Attorney, is in the news for Missouri subpoenaing Planned Parenthood records amid abortion privacy fights.
Missouri's attorney general is seeking patient records from Planned Parenthood clinics in Kansas City and St. Louis, citing legal disputes over abortion rights and state restrictions. Planned Parenthood argues these subpoenas violate voter-approved constitutional protections and threaten patient privacy amid ongoing legal battles.
Missouri has asked the U.S. State Department to notify China of its intent to pursue assets owned by the Chinese government to satisfy a court judgment. The move relates to a lawsuit over PPE hoarding during COVID-19, with legal and diplomatic challenges expected. The case highlights tensions over pandemic accountability.