The Latest Breaking News from Abortion

Indiana abortion clinics stop providing abortions ahead of near-total abortion ban taking effect

Indiana’s six abortion clinics have stopped providing abortions ahead of the state’s near-total abortion ban officially taking effect and as a petition is pending before the state’s high court asking it to keep the ban on hold while legal action continues

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

Crisis Pregnancy Centers File Free Speech Suits Over Illinois and Vermont Laws

Plus: California tries to stop professors from testifying in suit over COVID education policies, state Republicans aren't all abandoning free market economics, and more...

Reason · Aug 1, 2023

In Wisconsin, a court that almost overturned Biden's win flips to liberal control

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is flipping to liberal control for the first time in 15 years with the start of the term of a new justice who made abortion rights a focus of her winning campaign

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

Alabama health care providers sue over threat of prosecution for abortion help

Health care providers in Alabama have filed lawsuits against state Attorney General Steve Marshall over threats to prosecute people who help women arrange abortions outside the state

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Leading anti-abortion group rips DeSantis for not pushing for national ban

A leading anti-abortion organization has criticized Republican Ron DeSantis for not supporting a national ban on the procedure, calling the Florida governor’s position “unacceptable” as he seeks the GOP nomination for president

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Twenty years ago, Africa’s women’s treaty set a path to equality. We must be ready for the next steps

The landmark Maputo protocol has led to huge gains in women’s rights, from abortion access to equal pay. But to go further will require political will and action

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2023

Ohio Voters To Decide On Reproductive Rights Amendment In 2023

First statewide abortion measure certified for ballot; two more set for 2024

Zenger · Jul 30, 2023

1849 law restricting women's health care

The state’s original abortion law was passed before the Civil War, when women could not vote or own property

Salon · Jul 30, 2023

The Difficulties of Tracking Maternal Mortality After ‘Dobbs’

Doctors and medical experts warn limiting access to abortion will be dangerous, but changes to maternal mortality can be hard to track.

Texas Observer · Jul 28, 2023

Constitutional amendment to provide state right to abortion will be on Nov. 2023 ballot in Ohio

Ohio voters will decide on a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment related to reproductive decisions, including abortion, in Nov. 2023. This is the first and only statewide abortion measure certified for the ballot in 2023. Two more are currently set for 2024.

Ballotpedia · Jul 28, 2023