Judge keeps North Dakota abortion ban from taking effect
A North Dakota judge says he'll keep the state's ban on abortion from taking effect because there's a "substantial probability" that a constitutional challenge to the law will succeed in court.
A North Dakota judge says he'll keep the state's ban on abortion from taking effect because there's a "substantial probability" that a constitutional challenge to the law will succeed in court.
Which states are voting on abortion rights this election?
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has produced abortion ballot questions in a handful of states come Nov. 8.
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has produced abortion ballot questions in a handful of states come Nov. 8.
At least 66 US clinics have stopped abortions since Supreme Court ruling, institute says
Abortion access may be impacted in several states because bans were put on hold temporarily under court orders. These states include Indiana, Ohio, and South Carolina.
Abortion access may be impacted in several states because bans were put on hold temporarily under court orders. These states include Indiana, Ohio, and South Carolina.
South Carolina legislators unlikely to make abortion laws stricter
The South Carolina House voted Tuesday to reject changes the state Senate made to the current six-week ban. Lawmakers wanted to see a ban on all abortions, with exceptions for rape, incest, or if the life of the mother was threatened.
The South Carolina House voted Tuesday to reject changes the state Senate made to the current six-week ban. Lawmakers wanted to see a ban on all abortions, with exceptions for rape, incest, or if the life of the mother was threatened.
Teen intrigue in long-lasting birth control options rises after Roe v. Wade decision
The Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling has sent many teens rushing to their doctors in search of birth control. Wait times for appointments are growing in some areas, and Planned Parenthood offices are receiving a lot of questions for information.
The Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling has sent many teens rushing to their doctors in search of birth control. Wait times for appointments are growing in some areas, and Planned Parenthood offices are receiving a lot of questions for information.
Louisiana woman carrying fetus with no skull forced to travel to New York to get abortion
Nancy Davis was one of the first women to get caught in the confusing whirlwind of trigger laws in her home state of Louisiana since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June.
Nancy Davis was one of the first women to get caught in the confusing whirlwind of trigger laws in her home state of Louisiana since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June.
They ended wanted pregnancies. Post-Roe, they face new pain.
Women say these terminations for medical reasons don’t feel like a choice — instead they are forced upon them by the condition of the fetus they carry.
Women say these terminations for medical reasons don’t feel like a choice — instead they are forced upon them by the condition of the fetus they carry.
State by state: Abortion laws across the U.S.
With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
With Roe vs. Wade overturned, abortion bans are taking effect in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion access and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.
New group starts longshot effort to reinstating Minnesota abortion restrictions
Conservatives have a new strategy for reinstating Minnesota's struck-down abortion restrictions. But first, they'll need a judge to let them join the case.
Conservatives have a new strategy for reinstating Minnesota's struck-down abortion restrictions. But first, they'll need a judge to let them join the case.
New group starts longshot effort to reinstating Minnesota abortion restrictions
Conservatives have a new strategy for reinstating Minnesota's struck-down abortion restrictions. But first, they'll need a judge to let them join the case.
Conservatives have a new strategy for reinstating Minnesota's struck-down abortion restrictions. But first, they'll need a judge to let them join the case.
Justice Kagan warns Supreme Court can forfeit legitimacy when overturning precedent
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, who stressed that she wasn’t talking about any particular decision, warned that courts look political when they needlessly overturn precedent.
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, who stressed that she wasn’t talking about any particular decision, warned that courts look political when they needlessly overturn precedent.
Chief Justice John Roberts defends legitimacy of Supreme Court
Opinion polls have shown a sharp drop in approval of the Supreme Court and trust for the institution.
Opinion polls have shown a sharp drop in approval of the Supreme Court and trust for the institution.
Rep. Ruth Richardson will lead Planned Parenthood, says she won't lobby
State Rep. Ruth Richardson on Thursday said she can handle her dual roles as the newly named chief executive of Planned Parenthood North Central States and as a state lawmaker.
State Rep. Ruth Richardson on Thursday said she can handle her dual roles as the newly named chief executive of Planned Parenthood North Central States and as a state lawmaker.
VA to offer abortions to veterans in certain cases
It’s the first time VA doctors will be able to perform abortions on federal property.
It’s the first time VA doctors will be able to perform abortions on federal property.
South Carolina House approves abortion ban with exceptions
South Carolina’s bill currently allows abortions if a mother's life is in danger and then lists several different medical emergencies that would fit into that exception.
South Carolina’s bill currently allows abortions if a mother's life is in danger and then lists several different medical emergencies that would fit into that exception.
Prosecutor tries to intervene in Minnesota abortion restrictions case
It's up to a Ramsey County judge whether a prosecutor in Minnesota's smallest county can intervene in a case over the state's abortion restrictions that the judge ruled unconstitutional last month.
It's up to a Ramsey County judge whether a prosecutor in Minnesota's smallest county can intervene in a case over the state's abortion restrictions that the judge ruled unconstitutional last month.
Walmart to expand abortion coverage for employees
Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.
Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.
Ex-Miss America Cara Mund: Abortion ruling prompted US House run
Former Miss America Cara Mund is running for Congress in her home state of North Dakota. She told The Associated Press that the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn the constitutional right to abortion was “just a moment where I knew we need more women in office.”
Former Miss America Cara Mund is running for Congress in her home state of North Dakota. She told The Associated Press that the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn the constitutional right to abortion was “just a moment where I knew we need more women in office.”
Nebraska mother charged with helping daughter have abortion after police obtain Facebook DMs
Prosecutors charged the woman with helping her then 17-year-old daughter end her pregnancy and then burning and burying the fetus.
Prosecutors charged the woman with helping her then 17-year-old daughter end her pregnancy and then burning and burying the fetus.
Indiana lawmaker pushed ban on erectile dysfunction drugs during abortion debate
“If in fact an unwanted pregnancy is an act of god, then impotency must be an act of god," Indiana state Rep. John Bartlett said.
“If in fact an unwanted pregnancy is an act of god, then impotency must be an act of god," Indiana state Rep. John Bartlett said.