The Latest Breaking News from Abortion

Dobbs was the game changer for Democrats

Several straight elections since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade have gone favorably for Democrats

Salon · Aug 24, 2022

Judge blocks HHS guidance on abortions as emergency care - Roll Call

The ruling argues that HHS guidance ignores provisions in a 1986 law stating the health of the fetus must be considered. 

Roll Call · Aug 24, 2022

Democrats’ hopes rise for midterms amid backlash over abortion access

Democrat Pat Ryan made abortion central to his campaign, and defeated Republican Mark Molinaro in contested House election

The Guardian - US · Aug 24, 2022

Republicans thought they had midterms in the bag. Voters just rejected them again

Tuesday’s special election in New York state was more evidence that voters are furious about Republican attacks on abortion rights – and going to the polls to boost Democrats

The Guardian - US · Aug 24, 2022

Judge blocks enforcement of Biden abortion guidance in Texas

A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the federal government from enforcing a legal interpretation that would require hospitals in the state to provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Proposal to put abortion protections in California Constitution appears headed for victory

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A measure to amend the state Constitution to add protections for abortion rights appears on track for victory this fall as the issue of reproductive rights appears to be strongly motivating the state's voters.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 24, 2022

Biden’s bid to ensure emergency abortion access is rejected in Texas

A federal judge in Texas ruled a Biden administration effort to ensure access to abortions in medical emergencies was “unauthorized,” in an early win for state officials.

Tribune News Service · Aug 24, 2022

Federal judge in Texas blocks Biden administration’s emergency abortion care guidance

Judge’s ruling blocks enforcement of federal guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortion care in the state

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

Texas judge blocks Biden order requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions

Trump-appointed judge says US health department overreached in its guidance, in decision issued just before ‘trigger law’ takes effect

The Guardian - US · Aug 24, 2022

Abortion desert in US South is hurting Black women the most

In the weeks since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, an abortion desert has ballooned in the U.S. South, where bans are hitting Black women hardest.

Tribune News Service · Aug 24, 2022