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Nebraska abortion case: Mom who gave pills to teen daughter to end pregnancy gets prison time

Nebraska abortion case: Mom who gave pills to teen daughter to end pregnancy gets prison time

The abortion, well into the teen's third trimester, violated Nebraska law at the time that banned abortion after 20 weeks of gestation.

September 23
Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide

Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide

The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.

September 6
Supporters blast approved ballot language for Ohio’s fall abortion amendment as misleading

Supporters blast approved ballot language for Ohio’s fall abortion amendment as misleading

Ohio faces a pivotal moment as voters prepare to weigh in on a contentious ballot issue centered on abortion access during the upcoming fall election.

August 25
Idaho sued by college professors over law they say criminalizes classroom abortion discussions

Idaho sued by college professors over law they say criminalizes classroom abortion discussions

Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing teaching about pro-abortion viewpoints.

August 9
Ohio voters reject proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights

Ohio voters reject proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights

Ohio voters have resoundingly rejected a Republican-backed measure that would have made it more difficult to pass abortion protections.

August 8
Ohio election revolving around abortion rights fueled by national groups, money

Ohio election revolving around abortion rights fueled by national groups, money

If voters approve a measure known as Issue 1, it would make it difficult for an abortion rights amendment on the November ballot to succeed.

August 7
Ohio puts abortion access on the ballot in November

Ohio puts abortion access on the ballot in November

A majority of Ohio voters say abortion should generally be legal, an AP poll found.

July 26
Abortion is now legal in Iowa after judge blocks new ban

Abortion is now legal in Iowa after judge blocks new ban

The judge’s decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law’s constitutionality.

July 18
Iowa law banning most abortions after about 6 weeks takes effect

Iowa law banning most abortions after about 6 weeks takes effect

A judge is still considering abortion advocates’ request to put the restrictions on hold.

July 14
Iowa lawmakers pass 6-week 'heartbeat' abortion ban during special session

Iowa lawmakers pass 6-week 'heartbeat' abortion ban during special session

Iowa’s Republican-led Legislature has passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy.

July 12
Few Americans support full abortion bans, including in states that have them, AP-NORC poll finds

Few Americans support full abortion bans, including in states that have them, AP-NORC poll finds

Most people who live in states that have banned abortion throughout pregnancy say they believe abortion should be available for at least the first six weeks, while others think there should be some restrictions.

July 12
Ohio man gets life sentence for raping 9-year-old who went to Indiana for abortion

Ohio man gets life sentence for raping 9-year-old who went to Indiana for abortion

Gerson Fuentes, 28, confessed to Columbus police.

July 5
Abortions in Minnesota increased in 2022, MDH says

Abortions in Minnesota increased in 2022, MDH says

The number of induced abortions in Minnesota increased in 2022 compared to 2021, the Minnesota Department of Health said Friday. 

June 30
North Carolina governor signs bill revising state's abortion law before it takes effect

North Carolina governor signs bill revising state's abortion law before it takes effect

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has signed into law adjustments to new abortion restrictions taking effect in the state this weekend.

June 30
August special election has Ohio election offices scrambling with abortion rights on the line

August special election has Ohio election offices scrambling with abortion rights on the line

Ohio's election offices find themselves in a state of urgency as an upcoming special election in August sparks concerns over the fate of abortion rights in the state.

June 26
One year without Roe v. Wade: Here's where abortion laws stand in your state

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.

June 23
In rare 3-3 decision, Iowa Supreme Court rejects attempt to reinstate strict abortion ban

In rare 3-3 decision, Iowa Supreme Court rejects attempt to reinstate strict abortion ban

A bid by Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds to reinstate the state’s strict ban on most abortions has failed. In a rare 3-3 split decision Friday, the state's supreme court upheld a 2019 district court ruling that blocked the law.

June 16
Abortion providers sue Kansas over state law enacting restrictions on reproductive health care

Abortion providers sue Kansas over state law enacting restrictions on reproductive health care

The lawsuit filed Tuesday in state district court says Kansas has created what the providers call a biased counseling scheme and that it has become increasingly invasive over time.

June 6
Abortion providers scramble amid 'decimation' of access in US South

Abortion providers scramble amid 'decimation' of access in US South

Providers have had to quickly determine how to comply with the pending laws amid the "decimation of abortion access across the South."

May 25
Indiana doctor who provided abortion for 10-year-old girl to face discipline hearing

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.

May 25
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