Supreme Court to take up restrictions on abortion pill mifepristone
Mifepristone is one of two drugs used in medication abortions, which account for more than half of all abortions in the United States.
What to know about abortion lawsuits in US courts this week
After the Texas Supreme Court ruled against a Texas woman seeking permission to obtain an abortion in the state, three other state top courts are scheduled to hear abortion cases this week.
Whitmer repeals more restrictions on abortion access in Michigan
It's the final piece of the Reproductive Health Act that Democrats pushed through earlier this year.
Right to Life Michigan challenges abortion rights amendment in lawsuit
Right to Life Michigan filed a lawsuit this week that seeks to overturn Proposal 3, the amendment that makes abortion legal in the state.
Ohio voters pass constitutional amendment to protect abortion access
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
Michigan Democrats' send watered-down package expanding abortion access to Whitmer's desk
Democrats had larger plans for the Reproductive Health Act, but a Detroit lawmaker whose vote was needed to pass the package disagreed with some portions.
Texas counties attempting to stop people from using roads to get an abortion grows
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
Abortion rights, marijuana questions expected to drive Ohio residents to polls as early voting starts
In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.
Nebraska abortion case: Mom who gave pills to teen daughter to end pregnancy gets prison time
The abortion, well into the teen's third trimester, violated Nebraska law at the time that banned abortion after 20 weeks of gestation.
Detroit Democrat a 'no' vote on repealing abortion restrictions in Michigan
Rep. Karen Whitsett was the lone Democrat to oppose several new bills that would expand access to an abortion in Michigan.
Donald Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban 'a terrible mistake,' inciting anger from key Republicans
The former president is facing criticism for refusing to commit to national abortion restrictions and for questioning Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' signing of a six-week ban on the procedure.
Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide
The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.
Whitmer eyes repealing anti-abortion restrictions, boosting 'Obamacare' access next session
Advocates of reproductive health say 40 years of laws restricting abortion access have built up in Michigan. Armed with a Democratic majority in Lansing, they envision a busy fall and winter.
South Carolina abortion ban with 'fetal heartbeat' limit creates confusion, doctors say
The South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ban on most abortions this week but left undecided the question of when, exactly, the “fetal heartbeat” limit begins during pregnancy.
Ohio's Issue 1 would have made protecting abortion rights harder. Data shows why it failed
Ohio Republicans introduced the measure in hopes of undercutting a citizen initiative voters will decide in November that seeks to elevate abortion rights in the constitution.
Ohio voters reject proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights
Ohio voters have resoundingly rejected a Republican-backed measure that would have made it more difficult to pass abortion protections.
Ohio election revolving around abortion rights fueled by national groups, money
If voters approve a measure known as Issue 1, it would make it difficult for an abortion rights amendment on the November ballot to succeed.
Alabama health care providers sue over threats to prosecute people aiding in abortions
Health care providers in Alabama have filed lawsuits against state Attorney General Steve Marshall over threats to prosecute people who help women arrange abortions outside the state.
Abortion is now legal in Iowa after judge blocks new ban
The judge’s decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law’s constitutionality.
Few Americans support full abortion bans, including in states that have them, AP-NORC poll finds
Most people who live in states that have banned abortion throughout pregnancy say they believe abortion should be available for at least the first six weeks, while others think there should be some restrictions.