Abortion Rights

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Aug 15, 9:17 AM ET
Rep. Steve King says rapes, incest helped populate the world
US Rep Steve King is defending his call for a ban on all abortions by questioning whether there would be "any population of the world left' if not for births due to rape and incest
Aug 15, 9:17 AM ET
Aug 13, 12:47 AM ET
Tennessee lawmakers mull passing strict abortion ban
Legal experts caution such laws elsewhere have been struck down by the courts.
Aug 13, 12:47 AM ET
Aug 8, 7:08 PM ET
New Zealand's new abortion legislation passes first read in Parliament
New Zealand's new legislation to decriminalize abortion is on its way to becoming law.
Aug 8, 7:08 PM ET
Jul 24, 7:52 PM ET
Judge temporarily blocks new Arkansas anti-abortion laws
A federal judge has temporarily stopped three new abortion restrictions from taking effect in Arkansas
Jul 24, 7:52 PM ET
Jul 24, 6:40 PM ET
Federal judge temporarily blocks 3 abortion restrictions in Arkansas
Abortion access activists are breathing a sigh of relief in light of the latest judicial decision blocking constraints in Arkanasas, at least temporarily.
Jul 24, 6:40 PM ET
Jul 24, 4:01 PM ET
State abortion bans in 2019: Many signed, none in effect
Where various abortion bills and laws stand in states across the country as of May 2019.
Jul 24, 4:01 PM ET
Jul 17, 2:30 PM ET
Planned Parenthood president forced out after only 8 months
Planned Parenthood's president has been forced out of her job after only eight months as the organization faces unprecedented challenges related to its role as the leading abortion provider in the United States
Jul 17, 2:30 PM ET
Jul 14, 2:00 AM ET
Court order blocking contraception exemptions upheld
Federal appeals court upholds lower court order blocking Trump administration.
Jul 14, 2:00 AM ET
Jul 8, 11:19 PM ET
ACLU effort to put abortion ban to vote can proceed
An appellate court panel rules the ACLU can soon begin collecting signatures.
Jul 8, 11:19 PM ET
Jul 8, 7:33 PM ET
Pussy Riot set to perform in Alabama and raise money to counter 'ridiculous' abortion ban
The band Pussy Riot is set to perform in Birmingham on Thursday, with at least some of the proceeds going to Planned Parenthood and Yellowhammer, an abortion fund.
Jul 8, 7:33 PM ET
Jun 28, 6:20 PM ET
Georgia's 6-week abortion ban challenged by reproductive rights groups
The ACLU, Center for Reproductive Rights and Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit challenging Georgia's abortion ban.
Jun 28, 6:20 PM ET
Jun 28, 6:13 PM ET
Missouri's only abortion clinic to remain open temporarily after latest legal decision
The only remaining abortion clinic in Missouri, a Planned Parenthood, is operating as a result of a court order that allowed it to continue to perform abortions.
Jun 28, 6:13 PM ET
Jun 24, 10:20 PM ET
Missouri's only abortion clinic allowed to continue providing under judge's new order
Missouri's only abortion clinic is allowed to continue providing as a judge extended a restraining order to allow it to do so.
Jun 24, 10:20 PM ET
Jun 23, 2:55 AM ET
Broad consensus on abortion rights at Democrat's Planned Parenthood candidates forum
Planned Parenthood's forum at the University of South Carolina will offer Democrats an opportunity to directly address reproductive rights issues.
Jun 23, 2:55 AM ET
Jun 23, 1:31 AM ET
2020 Democrats strongly defend abortion rights at forum
Event sponsored by Planned Parenthood Action Fund was centered on abortion.
Jun 23, 1:31 AM ET
Jun 22, 6:22 PM ET
Missouri Planned Parenthood abortion clinic denied license by health department
Planned Parenthood announced that the Department of Health and Senior Services denied the license to the Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region clinic.
Jun 22, 6:22 PM ET
Jun 20, 6:13 PM ET
Rhode Island joins states increasing abortion rights in 2019
While some states are restricting abortion, these states attempted to protect abortion rights.
Jun 20, 6:13 PM ET
Jun 20, 5:15 PM ET
Missouri's only abortion clinic, a Planned Parenthood, faces looming deadline
Missouri's only abortion clinic, a Planned Parenthood, got a temporary restraining order and a judge ordered the health department had until June 21 to answer.
Jun 20, 5:15 PM ET
Jun 16, 12:39 PM ET
New Mexico film industry up amid abortion fights elsewhere
New Mexico's film industry appears to be on the brink of a boom thanks to abortion law controversies in other states
Jun 16, 12:39 PM ET
Jun 16, 2:54 AM ET
Tiffany Haddish cancels Atlanta show over abortion law
Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish has canceled her upcoming Atlanta performance because of Georgia's new restrictive abortion law
Jun 16, 2:54 AM ET
Jun 15, 6:36 PM ET
NYC to become 1st city to fund abortion services
The New York Abortion Access Fund will provide $250,000 from the budget to help low-income citizens access abortion services.
Jun 15, 6:36 PM ET
Jun 15, 6:03 PM ET
New York City set to become 1st city to fund abortion services
The funding is part of the city's 2020 budget.
Jun 15, 6:03 PM ET
Jun 13, 5:20 PM ET
Stacey Abrams urges Hollywood to 'stay and fight' in Georgia amid mounting calls for boycotts over abortion law
Stacey Abrams met with film industry executives and the president of abortion rights group NARAL Pro-Choice America amid calls to boycott Georgia over its abortion law.
Jun 13, 5:20 PM ET
Jun 13, 1:34 PM ET
Illinois latest state to increase abortion rights in 2019
On Wednesday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, signed the Reproductive Health Act, which establishes reproductive health, including abortion, as a fundamental right in the state.
Jun 13, 1:34 PM ET
Jun 12, 7:37 PM ET
Ariana Grande donates $250,000 to Planned Parenthood
Ariana Grande just donated a large sum of money to Planned Parenthood following the anti-abortion bills that have passed in Georgia and other states.
Jun 12, 7:37 PM ET
Jun 12, 6:21 PM ET
Illinois and Missouri are neighbors, but worlds apart on abortion
Missouri and Illinois are the latest example of two states going in opposite direction on an issue as a result of the political dichotomy between the two.
Jun 12, 6:21 PM ET
Jun 12, 6:20 PM ET
Illinois primary contest tests Democrats' leftward shift on abortion amid 2020 attention
In the midst of a fierce national fight over abortion rights, a potential re-match between Marie Newman and Rep. Dan Lipinski is attracting 2020 attention.
Jun 12, 6:20 PM ET
Jun 12, 3:29 PM ET
Illinois governor says new abortion law makes state most progressive on the issue
The governor of Illinois said the Reproductive Health Act codifies existing practices.
Jun 12, 3:29 PM ET
Jun 12, 7:48 AM ET
Planned Parenthood launches regional political group
The move comes as abortion restrictions have been approved in many states.
Jun 12, 7:48 AM ET
Jun 11, 7:30 PM ET
Missouri, Maine, Vermont have abortion rights victories
The lone abortion clinic in Missouri will remain open after winning a temporary victory in court. Maine and Vermont also signed bills increasing abortion access.
Jun 11, 7:30 PM ET
Jun 11, 1:30 PM ET
Missouri's only abortion clinic allowed to keep operating
The clinic is the last abortion provider in the state.
Jun 11, 1:30 PM ET
Jun 11, 12:27 PM ET
Missouri abortion clinic allowed to keep operating
A circuit court judge on Monday granted a preliminary injunction that will allow Missouri's only remaining abortion clinic to continue operations.
Jun 11, 12:27 PM ET
Jun 10, 6:08 PM ET
Ad against abortion bans signed by dozens of businesses including MAC, Bloomberg, Yelp
A growing chorus of businesses join in warning of economic impact of abortion bans
Jun 10, 6:08 PM ET
Jun 10, 1:10 PM ET
Michigan hotel offering free accommodations for women traveling for abortion
A hotel in small-town Michigan is offering free accommodation to any woman traveling to the state to have an abortion.
Jun 10, 1:10 PM ET
Jun 8, 7:15 PM ET
Scientists feel chill of crackdown on fetal tissue research
Scientists working to save children from devastating birth defects are feeling the chill of the Trump administration's new crackdown on fetal tissue research _ worried that their projects ultimately will be cut
Jun 8, 7:15 PM ET
Jun 7, 3:45 PM ET
The Latest: U of Alabama trustees vote to return $26M gift
University of Alabama trustees have voted to return a record $26.5 million to a donor who called for a boycott after the state passed a hardline anti-abortion law
Jun 7, 3:45 PM ET
Jun 6, 8:47 PM ET
University may return $21.5M after donor's abortion remarks
The University of Alabama may be about to give back $21.5 million from a philanthropist who called on students to boycott the school over the state's new abortion ban
Jun 6, 8:47 PM ET
Jun 6, 5:10 PM ET
Abortion legal battles rage on in Missouri and Virginia
Legal battles over abortion are still raging in three states, including Missouri where the state faces losing access to their sole abortion clinic.
Jun 6, 5:10 PM ET
Jun 6, 1:36 PM ET
Russian band to stage Planned Parenthood benefit in Alabama
The Russian protest band Pussy Riot is planning a concert in Alabama to benefit Planned Parenthood after the state passed the nation's toughest anti-abortion law
Jun 6, 1:36 PM ET
Jun 6, 2:10 AM ET
AMC to rethink Georgia filming if abortion law takes effect
The network behind "The Walking Dead," a show that's become closely linked to Georgia, says it will "reevaluate" its activity in the state if a new abortion law goes into effect
Jun 6, 2:10 AM ET
Jun 5, 10:00 PM ET
Joe Biden supports Hyde Amendment, splits from 2020 Dems on abortion measure
Former Vice President Joe Biden reiterated his support for the Hyde Amendment, a measure that creates a barrier to abortion for low-income women across the United States.
Jun 5, 10:00 PM ET
Jun 5, 6:09 PM ET
Wisconsin Legislature sends abortion bills to governor
Wisconsin's Republican-controlled Senate has sent four abortion bills to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who has promised to veto all of them
Jun 5, 6:09 PM ET
Jun 5, 5:01 PM ET
MO Planned Parenthood, state health services director comment on today's hearing
The state requests access to the attending physicians on particular cases and Planned Parenthood replies that the state had access to the physicians in charge.
Jun 5, 5:01 PM ET
Jun 4, 11:10 PM ET
Busy Philipps testifies on abortion rights on Capitol Hill: 'It is my body, not the state's'
Busy Philipps testified about abortion rights on Capitol Hill amid a nationwide debate.
Jun 4, 11:10 PM ET
Jun 3, 7:53 PM ET
Judge questions reasons for Indiana abortion procedure ban
The case is being brought by the ACLU.
Jun 3, 7:53 PM ET
Jun 1, 4:19 AM ET
Missouri's last abortion clinic to remain open, judge orders
Demonstrators turned out in St. Louis to protest the possible closing of Missouri's only abortion clinic. A judge is deciding about its license.
Jun 1, 4:19 AM ET
May 31, 6:38 PM ET
A look into the abortion ban battle waging across the US
Missouri may lose its last abortion clinic while movie studios are threatening to boycott Georgia if an abortion ban goes into effect in that state.
May 31, 6:38 PM ET
May 31, 4:10 PM ET
Amid abortion debates, activists remember Dr. George Tiller's murder 10 years ago
George Tiller was one of only a few doctors in the country who performed abortions later in a pregnancy, and that made him the target of anti-abortion ire.
May 31, 4:10 PM ET
May 31, 1:54 PM ET
Last abortion clinic in Missouri set to close
State health officials are refusing to renew the clinic's license until doctors agree to interviews about a "series of deficiencies." ABC News' Maggie Rulli reports.
May 31, 1:54 PM ET
May 31, 12:02 PM ET
Louisiana governor signs 'heartbeat' abortion bill
Plus, protests have erupted in Missouri as state health officials have refused to renew the license of the state's last abortion clinic until doctors agree to interviews about alleged "deficiencies."
May 31, 12:02 PM ET