Women in Louisiana struggle to get maternal health care
The South holds the sad distinction of having some of the highest maternal mortality rates in the U.S. Sharyn Alfonsi spoke to some of the women trying to improve maternal health care.
Abortion
Court rules for limiting abortion pill access
A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled in favor of limiting access to the abortion pill mifepristone. However, the new ruling won't go into effect due to a Supreme Court decision in April that halted the lower court's order as the appeals process plays out. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explained the legal process.
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."
How do abortion rights impact voter turnout?
Ohio voters on Tuesday rejected a proposal that would've made it more difficult to change the state's constitution. Abortion rights supporters are celebrating the outcome of the vote because of a November ballot question on enshrining reproductive rights in the Ohio constitution. CBS News political director Fin Gómez shares takeaways from the result.
Takeaways from Ohio special election
Residents of Ohio voted against Issue 1 Tuesday, a special measure that would have increased the threshold to amend the state constitution from a simple majority to 60%. Republicans wanted to change the law ahead of a scheduled vote on abortion rights in November. CBS News reporter Cara Korte has the latest.
Ohio rejects Issue 1 ahead of abortion vote
In a special election on Tuesday, Ohio voters soundly rejected a GOP-backed measure that would have raised the threshold required to make a change to the state's constitution from a simple majority to 60%. State Republicans were attempting to change the law ahead of a November election in which Ohio voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion protections in the state constitution. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
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.
After Ohio Issue 1's defeat, focus turns to abortion rights amendment in November
The rejection of Ohio Issue 1 keeps in place century-old rules for changing the state constitution, which will govern a November vote on a proposed abortion rights amendment.
Ohio referendum fails ahead of abortion vote
Abortion rights supporters in Ohio are claiming victory after voters rejected a measure that would have made it harder to amend the state constitution. State Republicans wanted to change the law ahead of a vote that could codify abortion rights into Ohio's constitution in November. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Ohio voters reject Issue 1 measure
Ohio voters on Tuesday definitively rejected a closely watched proposal known as Issue 1 that would've made it more difficult to amend the state constitution, delivering a crucial victory to pro-abortion rights supporters ahead of a November vote on enshrining reproductive rights in the Ohio Constitution. The Associated Press projects the proposed constitutional amendment failed to garner the majority support it needed to pass.
Historic turnout reported for Ohio election
Ohio's special election is underway, with voters deciding whether to raise the threshold to change the state's constitution from 50% to 60%. State Republicans forced the special election in response to an effort to codify abortion rights in Ohio. CBS News reporter Cara Korte has the latest.
Abortion center stage in Ohio election
Ohio voters are going to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in a closely watched special election that could have a major impact on abortion rights in the state. In November, voters will decide if Ohio's constitution should include protections for abortion access. Under current law, changing the constitution requires support from a simple majority of 50% plus one vote. But, the Republican-led legislature set up Tuesday's special election to raise that threshold to 60%. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Ohio special election and future of abortion
Voters in Ohio head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in a closely watched special election that could affect whether the right to abortion is placed in the state constitution this fall. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Washington.
Ohio's special election and abortion rights
Abortion is not directly on the ballot in Ohio's special election Tuesday, but the vote could have a major impact on abortion rights. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns explains.
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.
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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.
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Leaked Supreme Court draft opinion would overturn Roe v. Wade; Tornadoes rip through Oklahoma
Face The Nation: Swisher, McCaul, Sullivan
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...podcast host Kara Swisher tells "Face the Nation" that amid the Hollywood strikes, the real issue is the shift to streaming, Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas tells "Face the Nation" that although the National Defense Authorization Act only received four Democrat votes in the House due to GOP-added restrictions on abortion, he believes it will ultimately be a "bipartisan bill", and Jake Sullivan tells "Face the Nation" that "we have indicated to North Korea that we're prepared to sit down and talk without preconditions about their nuclear program."
Rep. McCaul: NDAA will ultimately be a "bipartisan bill"
Most House Democrats refused to vote for the bill after it included an amendment that bans the Pentagon from covering travel expenses for service members seeking abortions out of state.
McCaul: NDAA will be "bipartisan bill"
Republican Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas, the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, tells "Face the Nation" that although the National Defense Authorization Act only received four Democrat votes in the House due to GOP-added restrictions on abortion, he believes it will ultimately be a "bipartisan bill."
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