Roe v. Wade ruling reflects complex relationship between Supreme Court, public

The Supreme Court has historically enjoyed positive views among the public. But a recent poll shows approval of the court declined last year, and it got worse since the leaked Roe v. Wade draft opinion.

West Coast states promise access to abortion, contraceptives

Within hours of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday, the governors of California, Oregon and Washington promised to defend access to reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives. 

Some Michiganders protest, other celebrate after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Protestors and people happy about the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade gathered Friday around Michigan. Some are celebrating that abortion can be criminalized in the U.S., while others are scared and angry.

Lizzo and Live Nation pledge $1 million to Planned Parenthood following Roe v. Wade decision

Lizzo, who has avidly voiced her stance on abortion and transgender rights, has pledged $500,000 to Planned Parenthood from her upcoming tour and Live Nation will match her goal.

Sen. Susan Collins suggests she was misled by Gorsuch, Kavanaugh on Roe v. Wade

“This decision is inconsistent with what Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh said in their testimony and their meetings with me, where they both were insistent on the importance of supporting long-standing precedents that the country has relied upon,” Collins said.

'A caregiving issue': Doctors say women will have limited care if abortion bans follow Roe v. Wade ruling

Doctors worry about the limited care options women will have if an abortion ban is enacted in Michigan. They also worry some people may turn to unsafe methods without access to safe, legal abortions.

State by state: Where abortion will be illegal after Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion legislation and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.

Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision: Leaked abortion draft versus the opinion

The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade to end constitutional protections for abortion hews closely to the leaked draft opinion that was published in May.

83 elected prosecutors nationwide commit to not prosecute abortions after Roe v Wade overturned

Following the Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, 83 elected prosecutors from around the nation pledged to use their discretion and refuse to prosecute those who seek, assist in or provide abortions, calling the criminalization of abortion care "a mockery of justice."

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asks state Supreme Court to protect abortion

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is calling on the state Supreme Court to act now and rule in her favor to block the implementation of the 1931 law that would ban abortion in the state.

Michigan Republicans celebrate Roe v. Wade decision: 'Life wins'

On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade. In the decision, which makes the decision on the legality of abortions and issue for states to solve. As Democratic leaders promise to fight the ruling, Republicans in Michigan are declaring victory.