Patients Worry How Overturning Of Roe Could Affect IVF
Patients considering IVF worry trigger laws could give embryos legal protection, making some parts of the IVF process a criminal offense.
Abortion
Louisiana Abortion Ban Case Heard Before Judge
A Louisiana judge temporarily paused the state's ban on abortions pending the hearing in a lawsuit that claims the law is unconstitutionally vague.
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Kamala Harris: Overturning Roe Is 'Deeply Harmful'
"It must be understood that on this subject we are not asking anyone to compromise their beliefs or abandon their faith," said Vice President Harris.
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Texas Hospitals Delaying Care Over Abortion Law, Letter Says
The Biden admin. issued guidance that hospitals must provide abortion care if the pregnant woman's life is at risk. Texas sued over that guidance.
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House Votes To Restore Abortion Rights, Senate Odds Dim
The legislation, passed 219-210, stands little chance of becoming law, with the necessary support lacking in the 50-50 Senate.
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Texas Sues Biden Administration Over Emergency Abortion Guidance
The lawsuit comes after the Biden administration told hospitals Monday that they "must" provide abortion services if the woman's life is at risk.
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AG: Doctor Who Performed 10-Year-Old's Abortion Could Be Charged
According to the Columbus Dispatch, a man confessed to sexually assaulting the girl after officials took him into custody this week.
The Complex Task Of Enforcing Exceptions To Some States' Abortion Bans
Proving rape or incest to get an abortion in states that ban the process could be difficult task on top of the trauma survivors already have.
Biden Says He's Mulling Health Emergency For Abortion Access
President Biden said his administration is trying to do a "lot of things to accommodate the rights of women" after the Supreme Court's ruling.
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Marches In U.S. On Both Sides Of Abortion Debate
The Women's March group has called for a 'Summer of Rage' in response to the Supreme Court's overturning last month of Roe v. Wade.
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President Biden Issues Executive Order For Abortion Rights
Today, President Biden signed an executive order protecting reproductive rights for women, a right the Supreme Court revoked.
Two Weeks Post-Roe: How Abortion Has Already Changed In The U.S.
The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade two weeks ago, erasing a woman's right to an abortion and changing U.S. laws almost immediately.
Biden Signs Order On Abortion Access After High Court Ruling
"The fastest way to restore Roe is to pass a national law," President Biden said.
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States Move To Protect Abortion From Prosecutions Elsewhere
Governors in at least a dozen states have taken action by refusing to cooperate with other states' law enforcement actions regarding abortion.
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Politicians Quickly Turn Campaign Focus To Issue Of Abortion
In a couple of weeks, voters in five states will head to the polls for primary elections. And in one state, the issue of abortion is on the ballot.
New Ambiguity With Abortion Laws When It Comes To Medical Emergency
In several states, abortion laws include an exception "in the case of a medical emergency," but there's no definition of what that means.
Native Woman Shares Unique Struggles In Oklahoma After Abortion Ban
A Choctaw citizen living in Oklahoma says the state's abortion ban is disproportionately affecting her community.
The Reality Of Abortion Today
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe is having a major impact, by allowing states to outlaw abortions and raising new questions.
SD Gov.: Bar Abortion Pills, But Don't Punish Women For Them
At issue is so-called telemedicine abortion pills, which have been on the rise in the country since 2000 when the FDA approved mifepristone.
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The Political Fallout From SCOTUS Overturning Roe V. Wade
Lawmakers, Democrats and Republicans, react to the Supreme Court striking down federal protections over abortion.
Roe Is Overturned. What's Next?
A landmark Supreme Court ruling struck down Roe v. Wade, causing ripple effects and reactions across the nation.
Dutch Doctor Helps Americans Who Want Abortions And Can't Get Them
Through her website Aid Access, people can order abortion pills, even in places that restrict them.
How The U.S. Would Compare To Other Countries If Roe Is Overturned
The U.S. would be an outlier on the global stage for rolling back abortion rights, but it's also an exception at the moment with Roe v. Wade.
Cities Prepare For Influx Of Traveling Patients In A Post-Roe America
Efforts are underway at the Idaho-Oregon border to ensure safe travel for women seeking out-of-state abortions in a post-Roe v. Wade America.
Austin, TX, Moves To Decriminalize Abortion Before Roe V. Wade Ruling
If Roe v. Wade is overturned, Texas is expected to have some of the strictest abortion laws in the nation, which includes a felony charge.
Oklahoma Governor Signs The Nation's Strictest Abortion Ban
Exceptions in the law are to save the life of a pregnant woman or if the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest that has been reported to police.
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Abortion Rights Backers Rally In Anger Over Post-Roe Future
Cries of "My body, my choice" rang out as activists committed to fighting for what they called reproductive freedom.
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Democrats' Effort To Secure Roe V. Wade Falls To Filibuster
"The public will not forget which side of the vote senators fall on today," said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer ahead of the vote.
| AP and Nathaniel Reed
Political Reality: Congress Can't Save — Or End — Abortion
A test vote in the Senate on a Democratic bill to protect access to abortions is expected to fail, blocked by a Republican-led filibuster.
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Abortion Pill Gets Fresh Look As FDA Launches Review Of Restrictions
A Newsy investigation in 2020 found the FDA’s own data show the pill to be safer than Viagra and complications from medication abortions are rare.
