The Latest Breaking News from Abortion

Abortion ban changes split Wisconsin GOP under veto threat

Wisconsin Republicans who control the Legislature are divided over whether to push for rape and incest abortion exceptions in the face of their Democratic governor's pledge to veto any bill that keeps the state’s 173-year-old ban in place

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022

DeKalb County board makes abortion investigations ‘lowest possible priority’

ATLANTA — DeKalb County is the latest metro Atlanta municipality to formally express support for access to abortion and other reproductive health care.

Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022

Christian Film Approaches Abortion Controversy With A Different Angle

Kirk Cameron speaks about the cultural significance of the film, Lifemark, in the wake of Roe vs Wade being overturned

Zenger · Dec 21, 2022

Roe v. Wade reversal could affect millions of Latinas, UCLA study finds

LOS ANGELES — The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade could make it more challenging over time for more than 5 million Latinas to access abortions, according to a new report.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 20, 2022

EXPLAINER: Undoing of Roe quickly shifts abortion in states

The legality of abortions has been in flux in some states since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade six months ago

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022

Planned Parenthood starts telemedicine abortions in Kansas

A Planned Parenthood affiliate says it has started teleconferences with off-site doctors for patients seeking medication abortions at one of its Kansas clinics

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022

U.S. abortion fight in 2023 to focus on state laws, medication

Six months after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, the state of abortion rights around the country remains unsettled, thanks to a patchwork of lawsuits in state courts and emergency court orders.

Reuters · Dec 20, 2022

Robin Abcarian: Desperate abortion foes resort to new tactics while pregnant people find ways to thwart them

Illegal abortion is back, and — dare I say? — it's better than ever.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 20, 2022

Fewer abortions, more vasectomies: Why the procedure may be getting more popular

In response to growing abortion restrictions, many health care providers report a rising number of patients seeking vasectomy care.

WEKU · Dec 20, 2022

Senator wants review of U.S. security assistance to Nigeria following abortion report

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, the top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has requested a review of U.S. security assistance and cooperation programs in Nigeria following Reuters reporting on an illegal abortion program and killing of children carried out by the Nigerian military.

Reuters · Dec 19, 2022