A recent report released by the Society of Family Planning revealed that abortion rates in the U.S. have slightly increased in the first three months of this year compared to before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The rise in abortions can be attributed to Democratic-controlled states enacting laws to protect doctors using telemedicine to provide abortion services in areas with bans.
The data from the quarterly #WeCount report sheds light on the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which has led to significant changes in abortion practices nationwide. The survey indicates a decrease in abortions in states with strict bans, while states with more lenient laws, such as Illinois, Kansas, and New Mexico, have seen an increase in abortion rates.
