Prop 1, explained: Do NY voters know abortion is on the 2024 ballot?
In the 2024 election, New Yorkers will vote "yes" or "no" on Proposition 1. Yet some voters may not realize they are casting a crucial vote for or against abortion protections.
Most Hispanic Americans support abortion access, AP-NORC poll finds
Around 6 in 10 Hispanic Protestants and about two-thirds of Hispanic Catholics say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, the new AP-NORC poll found.
Abortion access 2024: Here’s where the laws stand in your state
Here is a look at the state of abortion access in the United States ahead of the November election.
Judge strikes down North Dakota's abortion ban
A judge made his ruling based on a request from the state to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a North Dakota abortion clinic in 2022.
More women got tubal ligations after Roe v. Wade was overturned
A new study shows an increase in women opting for tubal ligations after Roe v. Wade was overturned, with the largest rise in states with abortion bans.
Survey: 3 in 4 reproductive age women in the US think abortion should be legal
Support for legal abortion has risen since the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated abortion protections provided by Roe v. Wade.
Jennifer Aniston slams JD Vance's 'childless cat ladies' comment
Jennifer Aniston is calling out JD Vance for his views regarding women’s bodies and rights.
Iowa law banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy takes effect Monday
Currently, 14 states have near total bans on abortion at all stages of pregnancy and three states ban it after six weeks.
Abortion access gains support: More Americans opposing federal ban, poll shows
A recent poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that around 60% of Americans believe their state should generally allow legal abortions for any reason, a notable increase since June 2021.
Republicans' RNC platform does not include national abortion ban
The release of the platform comes as Donald Trump enforces his priorities on the GOP committee as he tries to avoid strict abortion language while taking credit for setting up the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court.
Emergency abortion Idaho ruling posted and removed from Supreme Court website: report
The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho after a ruling was posted briefly on the court's website Wednesday, Bloomberg reported.
Planned Parenthood announces that it will spend $40 million ahead of November's election
Planned Parenthood is injecting $40 million into the November elections to support President Biden and key Democrats, centering their campaign on abortion rights and targeting critical battleground states.
'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.
Supreme Court hears arguments in Idaho abortion ban case
Idaho is among 14 states that ban abortion at all stages of pregnancy with limited exceptions.
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.
Trump's latest abortion statement draws ire from pro-life groups
Former President Donald Trump clarified his position on abortion after months of mixed messages. Anti-abortion groups say they're "deeply disappointed" with Trump's statement.
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.
Over 60% of US abortions in 2023 done using medication: report
New research from the Guttmacher Institute, a research group advocating for abortion rights, reveals that over 60% of abortions in the United States last year were medication-induced, marking a significant increase from 53% in 2020.
Kansas bill would make doctors ask patients why they want abortions and report answers
If the bill is passed, Kansas would join at least seven other states with Republican legislatures that ban most abortions even though Kansas voters have affirmed abortion rights.