Brain-dead Georgia woman kept on life support due to state's abortion law
A Georgia mother declared brain dead at two months pregnant remains on life support due to the state’s heartbeat law, leaving her family without medical decision-making rights.
Michigan judge tosses abortion restrictions, ending 24-hour waiting period and informed consent
In the first major test of Michigan's new abortion protections, a judge dismissed restrictions under the 2022 constitutional amendment that citizens added.
Michigan Planned Parenthood impacted by Trump federal cuts, closing 3 centers
Planned Parenthood says it is fighting back - expanding Telehealth services to seven days a week - expanding their hours and patient navigators - because nearly 60,000 patients a year depend on it.
States with abortion bans saw increase in infant mortality rates, study finds
A recent study shows that the number of infants dying after states implemented abortion bans is higher than expected.
Abortion pill access faces new legal hurdle nationwide after Texas ruling
A Texas judge has allowed three states to move forward with a legal challenge seeking to impose stricter rules on the abortion pill mifepristone, reigniting the battle over medication abortion access in the U.S.
AI, abortion, guns, and marijuana - here are the laws going into effect in 2025
Name a hot topic, and chances are good there’s a new law about it taking effect in 2025 in one state or another.
Michigan Democrats move to protect reproductive health data
Democrats are pushing legislation to protect reproductive health data before the GOP retakes control of the Michigan House. The bill is among a package of proposed laws meant to expand access to birth control and others.
New CDC report shows what happened to the abortion rate after Roe was overturned
Abortions declined by just 2% in 2022 compared to 2021, according to new surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Abortion laws by state
Abortion was on the ballot in 10 states this year, bringing more changes to the patchwork of state abortion laws following the end of Roe v. Wade. Here's where abortion laws stand in each state.
Election 2024: Here’s how states voted on abortion rights
Abortion rights appeared on the ballot in 10 states last night. Here’s how they fared.
After riding abortion issue to victory in 2022, Michigan Democrats hope to do it again in 2024
The Michigan House is in play after two years of Democratic control since 2022. Now, Republicans like former Gov. Rick Snyder believes abortion is a non-issue as Democrats continue to leverage the theme after their major midterm victory.
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.
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.
The economy is young voter's top issue in Michigan, other swing states this election
A poll of young voters ahead of the 2024 election found one issue dominated all others when they considered who they want for president.
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.
Abortion in Arizona: AG Mayes issues legal opinion on medical emergencies
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes clarified her stance Thursday when it comes to emergency abortions in the state.
Emergency abortion Idaho ruling posted and removed from Supreme Court website: report
The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho after a ruling was posted briefly on the court's website Wednesday, Bloomberg reported.
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.