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Roe v. Wade

Oklahoma court greenlights abortion to save mother's life

Oklahoma court greenlights abortion to save mother's life

The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a portion of the state’s ban on abortion, ruling women have a right to an abortion not just in a medical emergency.

March 21
Abortion pill challenge goes before judge in Texas

Abortion pill challenge goes before judge in Texas

A federal judge in Texas will hear arguments Wednesday in a high-stakes court case that could threaten access to abortion medication and blunt the authority of U.S. drug regulators.

March 15
Abortion rights groups submit 2023 fall ballot measure in Ohio

Abortion rights groups submit 2023 fall ballot measure in Ohio

The measure would require restrictions imposed past a fetus' viability outside the womb to be based on evidence of patient health and safety benefits.

February 22
Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand

Satanic Temple launches telehealth abortion care in New Mexico, hopes to expand

The Satanic Temple, which doesn’t believe in a literal Satan, has claimed its abortion ritual is exempt from bans because it’s part of religious practice.

February 1
Abortion in Minnesota: Walz signs 'fundamental right' to abortion into state law

Abortion in Minnesota: Walz signs 'fundamental right' to abortion into state law

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed legislation Tuesday guaranteeing abortion access in state law.

January 31
'We won't go back': Abortion rights activists rally 50 years after Roe

'We won't go back': Abortion rights activists rally 50 years after Roe

Sunday is the 50th anniversary of the now-overturned Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that established a federal right to an abortion.

January 22
Supreme Court says it's been unable to find abortion opinion leaker

Supreme Court says it's been unable to find abortion opinion leaker

The Supreme Court said Thursday it has not determined who leaked a draft of the court's opinion overturning abortion rights, but that the investigation continues.

January 19
House GOP push anti-abortion measures after gaining majority

House GOP push anti-abortion measures after gaining majority

Republicans approved two abortion measures Wednesday, making clear they want to go further after the Supreme Court overruled the federal right to an abortion last year.

January 11
FDA expands availability of abortion pills

FDA expands availability of abortion pills

The change could expand access at both brick-and-mortar stores and online pharmacies.

January 4
Indiana doctor who provided abortion drugs to 10-year-old rape victim defends actions in court

Indiana doctor who provided abortion drugs to 10-year-old rape victim defends actions in court

An Indianapolis doctor who provided abortion drugs to a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio has defended her actions before a judge in the case that drew national attention in the weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.

November 22, 2022
Kentucky Supreme Court hears arguments over statewide abortion ban

Kentucky Supreme Court hears arguments over statewide abortion ban

Tuesday's hearing comes a week after Kentucky voters rejected an anti-abortion ballot measure.

November 15, 2022
Midterm Election: Local college students list the biggest issues that drove them to the polls

Midterm Election: Local college students list the biggest issues that drove them to the polls

FOX 29's Jennifer Lee talked to several students from Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania about what drove them to cast their votes in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday.

November 9, 2022
Voters say 'yes' to protecting abortion rights in Michigan, California, Vermont, Kentucky

Voters say 'yes' to protecting abortion rights in Michigan, California, Vermont, Kentucky

The ballot initiatives come months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion it guaranteed to women nationwide.

November 9, 2022
California Prop 1 for abortion rights passes

California Prop 1 for abortion rights passes

With the passing of Prop 1, abortion is permitted at any stage of pregnancy.

November 9, 2022
Trial over Georgia’s law banning abortions begins in Fulton County

Trial over Georgia’s law banning abortions begins in Fulton County

A trial over whether Georgia's "heartbeat" law banning abortions as early as six weeks into a pregnancy began in a Fulton County courtroom Monday.

October 24, 2022
Which states are voting on abortion rights this election?

Which states are voting on abortion rights this election?

The overturning of Roe v. Wade has produced abortion ballot questions in a handful of states come Nov. 8.

October 22, 2022
Pennsylvania voters emphasize abortion rights in upcoming election, poll finds

Pennsylvania voters emphasize abortion rights in upcoming election, poll finds

A recent poll shows that abortion is one of the most important issues that's driving voters to the polls in November.

October 10, 2022
At least 66 US clinics have stopped abortions since Supreme Court ruling, institute says

At least 66 US clinics have stopped abortions since Supreme Court ruling, institute says

Abortion access may be impacted in several states because bans were put on hold temporarily under court orders. These states include Indiana, Ohio, and South Carolina.

October 6, 2022
South Carolina legislators unlikely to make abortion laws stricter

South Carolina legislators unlikely to make abortion laws stricter

The South Carolina House voted Tuesday to reject changes the state Senate made to the current six-week ban. Lawmakers wanted to see a ban on all abortions, with exceptions for rape, incest, or if the life of the mother was threatened.

September 29, 2022
Teen intrigue in long-lasting birth control options rises after Roe v. Wade decision

Teen intrigue in long-lasting birth control options rises after Roe v. Wade decision

The Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling has sent many teens rushing to their doctors in search of birth control. Wait times for appointments are growing in some areas, and Planned Parenthood offices are receiving a lot of questions for information.

September 27, 2022
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