West Virginia judge blocks state's ability to enforce 150-year-old abortion ban
West Virginia has a state law on the books dating back to the 1800s making performing or obtaining an abortion a felony, punishable by up to a decade in prison. It provides an exception for cases in which a pregnant person’s life is at risk.
West Virginia has a state law on the books dating back to the 1800s making performing or obtaining an abortion a felony, punishable by up to a decade in prison. It provides an exception for cases in which a pregnant person’s life is at risk.
Southwest flight attendant awarded $5M after firing over abortion stance
Southwest employee Charlene Carter says Southwest fired her over social media posts regarding abortion that dissented from a union.
Southwest employee Charlene Carter says Southwest fired her over social media posts regarding abortion that dissented from a union.
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.
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.
House votes to restore abortion rights; Senate odds dim
The House has voted to restore abortion rights nationwide in Democrats' first legislative response to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
The House has voted to restore abortion rights nationwide in Democrats' first legislative response to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Doctor's lawyer defends steps in 10-year-old girl's cross-state abortion
The doctor reported a June 30 medication abortion for a 10-year-old girl to the state health department on July 2, within the three-day requirement set in state law for a girl younger than 16.
The doctor reported a June 30 medication abortion for a 10-year-old girl to the state health department on July 2, within the three-day requirement set in state law for a girl younger than 16.
New bill would allow pregnant women to collect child support
The Unborn Child Support Act comes less than a month since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The Unborn Child Support Act comes less than a month since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Texas AG Ken Paxton files lawsuit to block use of EMTALA to allow abortions
The suit seeks to block the US Department of Health and Human Services from using the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) to require hospitals to perform abortions.
The suit seeks to block the US Department of Health and Human Services from using the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) to require hospitals to perform abortions.
Man charged with raping 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for abortion
The rape charges came days after some conservatives, including Ohio's Republican governor and attorney general, had raised questions about whether the case was real.
The rape charges came days after some conservatives, including Ohio's Republican governor and attorney general, had raised questions about whether the case was real.
Doctors 'must' provide abortion if life of mother is at stake, Biden admin insists
The Biden administration said Monday that federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban abortion procedures without any exceptions.
The Biden administration said Monday that federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban abortion procedures without any exceptions.
Biden considering declaring health emergency for abortion access
President Joe Biden says he's considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.
President Joe Biden says he's considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.
Pregnant Texas woman says unborn child should count as passenger after HOV-lane ticket
The soon-to-be mother, Brandy Bottone, 34, told police that in the wake of the Roe v. Wade decision, her unborn child should count as a passenger and she should be able to use the HOV lane.
The soon-to-be mother, Brandy Bottone, 34, told police that in the wake of the Roe v. Wade decision, her unborn child should count as a passenger and she should be able to use the HOV lane.
Biden signs order on protecting abortion access after Roe v. Wade overturned
After the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion, Biden encouraged Americans to "vote, vote, vote, vote" so a bill codifying Roe v. Wade can be passed.
After the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion, Biden encouraged Americans to "vote, vote, vote, vote" so a bill codifying Roe v. Wade can be passed.
Nationwide abortion ban could raise maternal death rate by 24%, study suggests
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
10-year-old rape victim in Ohio reportedly denied abortion, travels to Indiana for procedure
The young girl could not get an abortion in Ohio because the state now bans the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
The young girl could not get an abortion in Ohio because the state now bans the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
Employee fired after refusing to work over Roe v. Wade ruling: 'I'm in mourning'
A Universal Music Group employee said he was fired from his job for refusing to work after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v.
A Universal Music Group employee said he was fired from his job for refusing to work after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v.
US companies could face hurdles covering abortion travel costs
After Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, many companies pledged to cover travel costs for employees who live in states where abortion is now illegal.
After Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, many companies pledged to cover travel costs for employees who live in states where abortion is now illegal.
Thousands march in NYC for abortion rights
Thousands of people marched and rallied in New York City on Monday to protest the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade. In doing so, the high court ended nearly 50 years of the federally protected constitutional right to have an abortion.
Thousands of people marched and rallied in New York City on Monday to protest the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade. In doing so, the high court ended nearly 50 years of the federally protected constitutional right to have an abortion.
Google says it will delete location history data of users visiting abortion clinics
Google said it will delete entries from a person’s location history if it detects a visit to an abortion clinic
Google said it will delete entries from a person’s location history if it detects a visit to an abortion clinic
Shifting abortion laws since Roe v. Wade decision causes confusion for providers, patients
The evolving legal landscape around abortion access is causing confusion for providers and patients across the country after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
The evolving legal landscape around abortion access is causing confusion for providers and patients across the country after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Roe v. Wade overturned: Churches in several US states vandalized in wake of abortion ruling
Some U.S. churches became the targets of anger following the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
Some U.S. churches became the targets of anger following the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.