The Latest Breaking News from Abortion

Judge says Texas woman may abort fetus with lethal abnormality

Kate Cox, 31, at 20 weeks pregnant, has learned her fetus has a lethal abnormality that is almost always fatal at birth.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 7, 2023

Texas judge to rule if pregnant woman can have emergency abortion

An unprecedented test of Texas’ strict abortion ban is headed before a court in Austin

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

State abortion bans bar exceptions for suicide, mental health - Roll Call

Confusion over what constitutes a medical emergency justifying an abortion creates confusion in aftermath of Dobbs decision.

Roll Call · Dec 7, 2023

Texas judge grants permission for woman's abortion

A woman who is pregnant and seeking an abortion in Texas has been granted permission to have the procedure by a state judge. The fetus has a condition that is almost always fatal.

WEKU · Dec 6, 2023

Tuberville ends holdout on most high-ranking military nominations

After holding up the promotions or new assignments of several hundred senior officers for nearly a year, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville relented to pressure from both GOP and Democratic Senate members and ended most of his campaign against a military policy on abortion.

The Conversation · Dec 6, 2023

Where the GOP presidential candidates stand on abortion rights

All Republican candidates have declared themselves anti-abortion but have varrying opinions on a federal ban

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023

Texas woman files emergency lawsuit to terminate her non-viable pregnancy

Kate Cox, a 31-year-old unable to get abortion due to multiple state bans, is first woman to ask court to allow procedure since Roe

The Guardian - US · Dec 5, 2023

Pregnant Texas woman asks a court to let her have an abortion under exceptions to state's ban

A pregnant Texas woman whose fetus has a fatal diagnosis is asking a court to let her have an abortion

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023

Nikki Haley’s approach to abortion is rooted in her earliest days in South Carolina politics

Nikki Haley is gaining attention in the GOP race with her calls for “consensus” around abortion, an unusual tone in a campaign where Republican White House hopefuls often prefer to highlight their eagerness to fight President Joe Biden and other Democrats

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023

Nikki Haley’s star is rising. But can she catch up to Trump?

Nikki Haley has a track record of advocating for traditional conservative values, but it seems like now in particular, her star is rising. Kelly Rissman reports

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023