Texas woman sues prosecutors who charged her with murder after she self-managed abortion
A Texas woman who was charged with murder over self-managing an abortion and spent two nights in jail has sued prosecutors along the U.S.-Mexico border who put the criminal case in motion before it was later dropped.
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.
In effort to clarify abortion law, Texas Medical Board defines 'medical emergency'
The Texas Medical Board has proposed a general definition for emergency medical exemptions to the state’s strict new abortion ban.
Texas Medical Board to clarify when medical exceptions can be made to state's abortion law
The Texas Medical Board will discuss language to clarify when a doctor can step in and not violate the state’s strict abortion law. This comes after the Texas Supreme Court called on the board to provide clarification during the Kate Cox case.
France approves bill to preserve abortion as a constitutional right
French lawmakers have approved a bill that will preserve a woman’s right to an abortion in France's constitution.
Bill aiming to protect IVF treatment in US blocked by Senate Republicans
Senate Republicans rejected a bill introduced by by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., who used IVF treatments to have her two children after struggling with years of infertility.
Newsom launches abortion ad accusing conservatives of holding women hostage
Gov. Gavin Newsom accuses conservative leaders of holding women hostage by imposing travel bans and preventing women from seeking reproductive care out of state.
Alabama Supreme Court ruling: Frozen embryos, IVF future explained
Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Alabama hospital halts IVF following state ruling saying frozen embryos are children
The University of Alabama at Birmingham health system said in a statement Wednesday that it must evaluate whether its patients or doctors could face criminal charges or punitive damages for undergoing IVF treatments.
Alabama Supreme Court: Frozen embryos are 'children' under state law
Frozen embryos created during fertility treatments can be considered children under Alabama state law, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Dallas woman who sought abortion invited to State of the Union address by Bidens
Kate Cox, a North Texas woman who was denied abortion in the state, will attend the State of the Union this March as a guest of the Bidens.
March for Life 2024: Thousands brave snow to rally against abortion rights
More than a year after a generational victory for their movement, thousands of opponents of abortion rights rallied under falling snow on Friday at the annual March for Life, vowing to keep fighting until abortion is eliminated.
Texas Medical Board asked to issue guidance on state abortion laws
Two lawyers filed a petition Tuesday that asks the board to clarify what counts as a medical exception to the state’s abortion laws.
Emergency rooms not required to perform life-saving abortions, federal appeals court rules
The Biden administration reminded hospitals of their obligation to perform life-saving abortions under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Texas sued, arguing it was an overstep that mandated abortions.
US women stock up on abortion pills following news about restrictions, research shows
The demand peaks when court decisions might threaten access to the medications.
President of Texas Medical Board says it should be up to lawmakers to give clarity to abortion law
After a North Texas woman sued to get an abortion, the Texas Supreme Court asked the Texas Medical Board to provide more clarity. But the Board decided it's not in the business of interpreting the law.
Abortion issue creates 'new era' for state supreme court races in 2024
With the abortion debate shifted to states since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, state supreme court races have emerged as some of the most hotly contested and expensive races on the ballot.
Judge to decide on abortion laws in Wyoming, including first explicit abortion pills ban
A hearing in a lawsuit challenging the state's abortion laws is set for Thursday afternoon. Any decision on the bans is likely to be appealed to the Wyoming Supreme Court.
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.
Texas woman who sought court permission for abortion leaves state for the procedure, attorneys say
A judge gave Kate Cox, a mother of two from the Dallas area, permission last week but that decision was put on hold by the state’s all-Republican high court.