Abortions in U.S. rose slightly despite state bans, study finds
The number of abortions in the U.S. rose slightly in the 12 months after states began implementing bans on them, according to a report from the Society of Family Planning.
The Battle Over Abortion
Georgia Supreme Court allows 6-week abortion ban to stand for now
The Georgia Supreme Court has rejected a lower court's ruling that the state's restrictive abortion law was invalid, leaving limited access to abortions unchanged for now.
Rivals slam Trump for saying 6-week abortion ban is a "terrible thing"
Trump primary opponent and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told an Iowa radio show that "pro-lifers should know [Trump] is preparing to sell you out."
Where the 2024 Republican presidential candidates stand on abortion
The GOP field of candidates is fractured over how far into a pregnancy abortion should be prohibited and whether a federal ban is appropriate.
DeSantis says he does not support criminalizing women who get abortions
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declined to say whether he supports a national abortion ban.
Abortion rights group challenges narrow medical exceptions to bans in 3 states
The actions were filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights on behalf of physicians and women who were denied or delayed access to abortion care despite facing serious pregnancy complications.
Harris dismisses GOP claims on Democrats' abortion stance
Vice President Kamala Harris called the claims that Democrats support abortions up until birth "ridiculous" and a "mischaracterization of the point."
DOJ and abortion pill maker ask high court to hear mifepristone access case
Danco Laboratories and the Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to review the appellate court's decision on patient access to the abortion pill.
Mexico's Supreme Court votes to decriminalize abortion nationwide
It comes two years after the court ruled that abortion was not a crime in one northern state.
Abortion care for out-of-state residents up 37% in Massachusetts
More out-of-state travelers also used nonprofit or charity funds to obtain abortion care, the study found.
Ohio abortion rights backers sue state board over ballot language
The Ohio Ballot Board added the words "unborn child" and made other changes to ballot language describing a measure that would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.
Abortion ban upheld by South Carolina Supreme Court
The 4-1 ruling departs from the court's own decision months earlier striking down a similar ban that the Republican-led legislature passed in 2021.
Poll analysis: Policy goals voters want to hear about in first GOP debate
GOP primary voters divide over wanting a candidate who supports a national abortion ban.
Appeals court upholds FDA approval of abortion pill, but allows some limits
A federal appeals court upheld the 23-year-old approval of mifepristone, but said a series of actions the FDA took in recent years to make it easier to obtain went too far.
Texas seeking millions in Medicaid funds back from Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Alexis McGill Johnson contends, "This baseless case is an active effort to shut down Planned Parenthood health centers."
Ohio voters reject Issue 1 in major victory for abortion rights backers
Voters in Ohio rejected a measure known as Issue 1 that would have raised the bar for constitutional amendments on the ballot.
What the rejection of Ohio's Issue 1 could mean for abortion rights
The proposal, rejected by Ohio voters, would have made it more difficult to amend the state Constitution. The result could have significant ramifications for abortion rights in the state.
Texas AG's office to appeal judge's ruling exempting some abortions
Judge Jessica Mangrum issued a temporary injunction on enforcing the state's abortion bans in certain cases.
Abortion battle spurs early voter surge for Ohio special election next week
Ohio Republicans set in motion a summer special election over a ballot measure that would make it more difficult for voters to pass state constitutional amendments.
Indiana near-total abortion ban seems set to take effect
The state's six abortion clinics have stopped providing them in anticipation, even as a petition before the state's high court seeks to put the ban on hold.
GOP megadonor pours millions into effort to hinder Ohio abortion amendment
Illinois megadonor Richard Uihlein was the top donor backing a special election ballot measure aimed at stopping a constitutional amendment on abortion in Ohio.
Texas women testify in lawsuit on state abortion laws
"I don't feel safe to have children in Texas anymore," said one Texas woman who testified about the effect of the state's abortion law on her failed pregnancy.
Judge blocks Iowa's 6-week abortion ban, for now
Judge's ruling means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law's constitutionality.
Iowa's 6-week abortion ban signed into law, but faces legal challenges
A state judge is expected to rule next week on a request from Planned Parenthood and other abortion rights group to temporarily halt the ban.
2024 Republican candidates at odds over abortion pill
The Supreme Court has so far preserved access to the abortion medication mifepristone, a divisive issue for many Republicans running for president in 2024.
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