Abortion access 2024: Here’s where the laws stand in your state
Here is a look at the state of abortion access in the United States ahead of the November election.
Judge strikes down North Dakota's abortion ban
A judge made his ruling based on a request from the state to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a North Dakota abortion clinic in 2022.
More women got tubal ligations after Roe v. Wade was overturned
A new study shows an increase in women opting for tubal ligations after Roe v. Wade was overturned, with the largest rise in states with abortion bans.
Survey: 3 in 4 reproductive age women in the US think abortion should be legal
Support for legal abortion has risen since the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated abortion protections provided by Roe v. Wade.
Jennifer Aniston slams JD Vance's 'childless cat ladies' comment
Jennifer Aniston is calling out JD Vance for his views regarding women’s bodies and rights.
Iowa law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy takes effect Monday
Currently, 14 states have near total bans on abortion at all stages of pregnancy and three states ban it after six weeks.
Pro-life group displays messages along I-94 in Milwaukee
On Monday, July 15, the first day of the RNC, the Pro-Life Action League displayed messages along I-94 in Milwaukee calling on the GOP to support the unborn.
Abortion access gains support: More Americans opposing federal ban, poll shows
A recent poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that around 60% of Americans believe their state should generally allow legal abortions for any reason, a notable increase since June 2021.
Republicans' RNC platform does not include national abortion ban
The release of the platform comes as Donald Trump enforces his priorities on the GOP committee as he tries to avoid strict abortion language while taking credit for setting up the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court.
Wisconsin abortion law: Supreme Court to hear ban challenges
The Wisconsin Supreme Court decided Tuesday to consider two challenges to a 175-year-old law that conservatives maintain bans abortion.
Order against anti-abortion protester violated First Amendment: SCOWIS
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled an order barring an anti-abortion protester from coming close to a nurse violated his free speech rights.
Planned Parenthood announces that it will spend $40 million ahead of November's election
Planned Parenthood is injecting $40 million into the November elections to support President Biden and key Democrats, centering their campaign on abortion rights and targeting critical battleground states.
'Right to IVF Act' blocked by Senate Republicans in latest battle
Senate Republicans blocked the Right to IVF Act, a bill championed by Sen. Tammy Duckworth to establish a nationwide right for women to access IVF and other fertility treatments, with the vote highlighting political differences on reproductive care ahead of the upcoming election.
Abortion pill case: Supreme Court rejects limits to mifepristone access
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a push to restrict access to mifepristone, a medication used for abortions.
Louisiana abortion law would make mifepristone controlled, dangerous substance
A new Louisiana abortion law would make mifepristone and misoprostol, also known as the “abortion pills,” a controlled, dangerous substance - the first law of its kind in the nation.
Abortion in Arizona: Measure to repeal near-total ban passes in state Senate
Democrats secured enough votes in the Arizona Senate on Wednesday to repeal a Civil War-era ban on abortions that the state's highest court recently allowed to take effect.
Federal rule issues time off for pregnancy care, abortions
The regulations allow workers to request time off for obtaining an abortion and recovering from the procedure.
Abortions in Arizona: State can enforce 1864 law, supreme court rules
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state can enforce its long-dormant law criminalizing all abortions except when a mother's life is at stake.
Trump's latest abortion statement draws ire from pro-life groups
Former President Donald Trump clarified his position on abortion after months of mixed messages. Anti-abortion groups say they're "deeply disappointed" with Trump's statement.
Abortion pill case: Supreme Court hears arguments over limiting mifepristone
Abortion opponents want the Supreme Court to ratify a ruling from a conservative federal appeals court that would limit access to a medication called mifepristone, which was used in nearly two-thirds of abortions last year.