The Latest Breaking News from Abortion

Abortion, marijuana decriminalization, the climate, and law enforcement featured on local ballots in Texas on May 6

Ballotpedia is covering 47 ballot measures in seven counties in Texas on May 6. Five of the 47 are citizen initiatives, and the remaining 42 were referred to the ballot by a vote of a local governing board, such as a county board or city council.

Ballotpedia · Apr 27, 2023

ND GOP approves near-total abortion ban

The new forced pregnancy law, which takes immediate effect, prohibits abortion care in nearly all cases

Salon · Apr 26, 2023

Abortion hearing witness confronts senators Cruz and Cornyn over her near-death ‘on their watch’

‘I nearly died on their watch’

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Senate panel airs fallout from Supreme Court abortion decision - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary Committee explored the aftermath of last year’s Supreme Court decision that overturned a right to an abortion.

Roll Call · Apr 26, 2023

Mifepristone is under scrutiny in the courts, but it has been used safely and effectively around the world for decades

A flurry of court rulings in April 2023 has left the future of the abortion pill mifepristone in question. For now, a U.S. Supreme Court decision on April 21 allows the drug to remain accessible without additional restrictions as the merits of the case are weighed in lower court proceedings.

The Conversation · Apr 26, 2023

Abortion-ban ordinances gain ground in New Mexico

A small town near Albuquerque in New Mexico has adopted an ordinance that prohibits distribution of abortion medication or supplies by mail

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Poll: Americans want abortion restrictions, but not as far as red states are going

Respondents say they are mostly supportive of abortion rights, though they want it restricted to three months generally. But they are also opposed to severe restrictions many Republicans are pushing.

WEKU · Apr 26, 2023

Harris starts her 2024 race with a fired-up speech on the fight for abortion rights

Vice President Harris spoke at Howard University on Tuesday night — her first event of the 2024 campaign. She urged the crowd to push back against "extremist so-called leaders" on abortion limits.

WEKU · Apr 26, 2023

GOP tries to block abortion from ballots

"GOP lawmakers pushing these efforts want 41% of voters to block ballot initiatives that 59% of voters support"

Salon · Apr 26, 2023

2024 Republicans eye new abortion battle lines

Republicans are recognizing that ceding the debate to Democrats could be a recipe for defeat in 2024.

Axios · Apr 25, 2023