Teen intrigue in long-lasting birth control options rises after Roe v. Wade decision
The Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling has sent many teens rushing to their doctors in search of birth control. Wait times for appointments are growing in some areas, and Planned Parenthood offices are receiving a lot of questions for information.
Louisiana woman carrying fetus with no skull forced to travel to New York to get abortion
Nancy Davis was one of the first women to get caught in the confusing whirlwind of trigger laws in her home state of Louisiana since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June.
State by state: Abortion laws across the U.S.
With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
Graham unveils plan for nationwide abortion ban after 15 weeks
Republican party leaders did not immediately embrace the bill, which would prohibit the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy with rare exceptions, and has almost no chance of becoming law in the Democratic-held Congress.
Texas' abortion 'trigger law' goes into effect
The so-called “trigger law” kicked in as a result of the Supreme Court striking down Roe v. Wade in June.
Abortion 'trigger law' goes into effect in Texas on Thursday
The law, passed by the state legislature in 2021, makes all abortions performed in the state a felony, except in cases where the mother's life is in danger.
Kansas voters uphold abortion rights in recount
The vote drew broad attention because it was the first state referendum on abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.
Supreme Court rulings protecting same-sex relationships could face challenge
Justice Clarence Thomas said that the Supreme Court should reconsider rulings that legalized same-sex marriage and protected same-sex relationships and contraception in his concurring opinion in favor of Mississippi in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health. This decision overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling which legalized abortion nationwide.
Dallas City Council approves ordinance limiting resources to investigate abortions
The city council’s move won’t make abortion legal in Dallas, but it does aim to keep it a low priority for law enforcement when the state’s trigger law banning abortions goes into effect.
Indiana lawmaker pushed ban on erectile dysfunction drugs during abortion debate
“If in fact an unwanted pregnancy is an act of god, then impotency must be an act of god," Indiana state Rep. John Bartlett said.
Indiana becomes 1st state to approve abortion ban after Roe v. Wade overturn
Indiana has become the first state in the U.S. to approve new abortion restrictions since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Biden signs executive order aimed at protecting travel for abortion
One of the directives allows states that have not outlawed abortion to apply for specific Medicaid waivers that would, in effect, help them treat women who have traveled from out of state.
Dallas considers limiting funds for abortion investigations
Dallas city leaders are discussing a plan that would steer police and funds away from investigations into people who get or provide abortions.
Texas 'trigger law' increasing penalties for abortion providers goes into effect Aug. 25
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its judgment Tuesday in the Mississippi case that revoked a constitutional right to abortion. That means Texas’ “trigger law” severely limiting the procedure will soon take effect.
Lawyers preparing for abortion prosecutions warn about health care, data privacy
While people consider deleting period tracking apps and worry about interstate travel restrictions, most pregnancy-related criminalizations start in a much simpler way: with a report from a health care provider.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; abortion bans anticipated in several states
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
The 50th anniversary of these two landmark Supreme Court cases brings more questions than answers
Roe v. Wade and Title IX of the Education Amendments set precedents for American women, but only one remains in effect nearly 50 years after.
House votes for protections for same-sex and interracial marriages
Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.
Texas Democrats outline strategies for in-state abortion care in letter to President Biden
Democrats are asking the Biden administration to make it easier for Texas women to still have access to abortions.
Abortion laws spark profound changes in other medical care
Abortion restrictions and the overturn of Roe v. Wade are having profound repercussions in reproductive medicine as well as in other areas of medical care.