Study pinpoints how many extra births occurred after Roe v Wade overturned
Births rose by an average 2.3 percent post-Roe v. Wade, the study found.
Florida sees push to put abortion rights in the hands of voters
Almost a week after Ohio enshrined abortion rights in the state's constitution, there is a push in Florida to give voters the power to decide, and it's coming with pushback.
Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.
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.
What’s happening in the 2023 election: 4 races to watch Tuesday
From governor races to a state’s Supreme Court, access to abortion has been a frequent topic in campaign debates and advertising for almost all races in the spotlight this year.
Survey finds that US abortions rose slightly overall after new restrictions started in some states
The total number of abortions provided in the U.S. rose slightly in the 12 months after states began implementing bans on them throughout pregnancy, a new survey finds.
Florida Supreme Court weighing state’s new abortion restrictions
The Florida Supreme Court is now deciding whether the state's new abortion restrictions are legal after the justices heard from both sides of the argument Friday.
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 man gets life sentence for raping 9-year-old who went to Indiana for abortion
Gerson Fuentes, 28, confessed to Columbus police.
One year without Roe v. Wade: Here's where abortion laws stand in your state
Saturday, June, 24, marks one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that provided a constitutional right to abortion.
Roe v. Wade: One year after landmark decision overturned, leaving abortion laws up to states
One year ago this week, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its landmark Roe v. Wade decision, leaving abortion rights up to the states including Florida.
Indiana doctor who provided abortion for 10-year-old girl to face discipline hearing
The hearing comes after Indiana's attorney general accused Dr. Caitlin Bernard of violating state law by not reporting the girl’s child abuse to police and federal patient privacy laws by telling a newspaper reporter about the girl’s treatment.
Nebraska woman pleads guilty to burning and concealing fetus after taking medication to end pregnancy
A Nebraska woman has pleaded guilty to burning and concealing a fetus after she took medication to end her pregnancy when she was more than 20 weeks along.
Florida groups launch ballot drive on state abortion rights
Taking aim at "government interference" in abortion decisions, a coalition of groups Monday formally began a drive to try to pass a constitutional amendment in 2024 to ensure abortion rights in Florida.
Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill mifepristone for now
The Supreme Court has preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues.
Supreme Court moves to temporarily extend access to abortion pill
The justices are still considering whether to allow restrictions on mifepristone to take effect while a legal challenge to the medication’s FDA approval continues. In an order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday, the court indicated it will act by Friday night.
Supreme Court temporarily keeps FDA abortion pill rules in place
The Supreme Court has temporarily kept in place federal rules for use of an abortion drug, while it more fully considers the issues raised in a court challenge.
Florida medical students fear lack of training under 6-week abortion ban, seek schooling in other states
A group of Florida medical students who are about to enter residency training traveled to Tallahassee to plead with lawmakers ahead of their vote on a 6-week abortion ban. Now they're looking for schools in states with fewer restrictions, for a well-rounded education in medicine.
Governor Ron DeSantis signs 6-week abortion bill
Moving quickly on what supporters call the "Heartbeat Protection Act," Gov. Ron DeSantis late Thursday signed a bill that would prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Florida passes 6-week abortion ban; DeSantis expected to sign
The Florida House on Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, setting up a showdown at the state Supreme Court that could determine the future of abortion rights in Florida.