'Right to IVF Act' blocked by Senate Republicans in latest battle
Senate Republicans blocked the Right to IVF Act, a bill championed by Sen. Tammy Duckworth to establish a nationwide right for women to access IVF and other fertility treatments, with the vote highlighting political differences on reproductive care ahead of the upcoming election.
Abortion pill case: Supreme Court rejects limits to mifepristone access
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a push to restrict access to mifepristone, a medication used for abortions.
Florida's six-week abortion ban takes effect
Florida’s law restricting abortion after six weeks of pregnancy officially goes into effect on Wednesday, replacing the state’s 15-week abortion ban.
President Joe Biden hopes to boost reelection odds, slams Florida’s 6-week abortion ban during Tampa visit
President Joe Biden visited Tampa on Tuesday where he spoke at Hillsborough Community College’s Dale Mabry campus.
Federal rule issues time off for pregnancy care, abortions
The regulations allow workers to request time off for obtaining an abortion and recovering from the procedure.
Florida abortion amendment expected to spawn fierce political battle ahead of November election
U.S. Congressional Democratic leaders met in Florida on Tuesday, in a hearing focused on the "threat to reproductive freedom" following two decisions by the state Supreme Court a day earlier.
Florida Supreme Court approves abortion, marijuana amendments for November ballot
The Florida Supreme Court approved two proposed amendments on Monday, allowing measures on abortion and recreational marijuana to be on the November ballot.
Florida Supreme Court rulings on abortion, recreational marijuana amendments likely Monday
The wait likely will last through the weekend.
'Unborn Child' bill advances in Florida House
A House committee on Wednesday approved a controversial measure that would allow parents to file civil lawsuits seeking damages for the wrongful death of an “unborn child," with critics of the bill saying it is too broad and could shrink the number of doctors who deliver babies in Florida.
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.
Florida attorney general set to ask state Supreme Court to keep abortion protections off November ballot
Florida’s attorney general is expected to ask the state Supreme Court to keep an abortion-rights measure off November’s ballot on Wednesday, saying it misleads voters and could be used to expand abortion rights in the future.
Supporters for, against abortion rally in downtown St. Pete on Roe v. Wade anniversary
On the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade ruling, women’s rights groups stood at the intersection of Central Avenue and Third Street South in downtown St. Petersburg on Monday, commemorating the day.
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.
Ohio woman who miscarried at home won't face charge for corpse abuse
Brittany Watts’ case sparked a national firestorm over legal risks pregnant women face as U.S. states hash out new laws governing reproductive health care access.
Abortion measure meets signature requirements to go on Florida ballot
Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at ensuring abortion rights in Florida have submitted enough valid petition signatures to get on the November ballot, a key step in what could become the state’s biggest political battle this year.
Florida group hoping to get abortion measure on the 2024 ballot faces hurdles despite having enough signatures
A group hoping to protect abortion rights in Florida said it has enough signatures to get the issue on the November 2024 ballot, but there are still some hurdles to make that happen.
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.