The Latest Breaking News from Abortion

Alabama Lawmakers Vote To Protect IVF In Wake Of Court Ruling

Lawmakers in Alabama passed legislation Thursday to protect health workers at IVF clinics from legal liability after the southern US state's supreme court ruled frozen embryos are children, in an issue that has threatened to become an election flashpoint.

International Business Times · Mar 1, 2024

Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional

The decision cited a 1999 Montana Supreme Court ruling that said the state Constitution's right to privacy includes a woman's right to abortion access.

WEKU · Mar 1, 2024

France to enshrine abortion rights

Emmanuel Macron is primed to deliver a world first. Final vote, largely a formality, is expected March 4

Salon · Feb 29, 2024

France to make abortion a constitutional right after senate vote

Prime minister says France ‘stands up’ to defend women as rights are attacked around the world

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024

French Senate votes to enshrine abortion access in the constitution after US rollback

French senators voted to enshrine access to abortion in the country's constitution on Wednesday. If the bill is approved by a three-fifths vote of both houses, expected on Monday, France will become the first country in the world to constitutionally ensure access to the procedure.

France 24 · Feb 28, 2024

Senate wades into abortion debate with IVF bill, Budget hearing - Roll Call

Senate Budget Committee considers the economic impact of reproductive rights, while a Democratic push to protect IVF is blocked.

Roll Call · Feb 28, 2024

Missouri advocates gather signatures for abortion legalization, but GOP hurdle looms

Missouri has one of the strictest abortion bans in the U.S. Abortion rights supporters have until May to gather over 171,000 signatures to have the issue appear before voters this fall.

WEKU · Feb 28, 2024

US abortion rates stable even as states that restrict procedure see steep decline

States next to other states with total ban have seen largest increase in rates, while US telehealth abortion rates also grew

The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2024

France Senate To Vote On Abortion Rights Constitutional Amendment

France's Senate to vote on enshrining abortion rights in constitution amid global abortion debates.

Top News · Feb 28, 2024

Olivia Rodrigo Announces Fundraising Initiative for Abortion and Reproductive Healthcare

She's utilizing the GUTS World Tour to raise funds.

Marie Claire · Feb 28, 2024