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Jun 27, 2024, 3:03 PM
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'This is not a time for applause': Advocates on both sides of abortion issue slam SCOTUS ruling
Pro-abortion advocates criticized the U.S. Supreme Court and said its new ruling was not a win for abortion rights.Jun 27, 2024, 3:03 PM
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Jun 27, 2024, 11:31 AM
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Supreme Court allows emergency abortion access in Idaho for now
The Supreme Court says emergency abortion access must be required in Idaho, for now, despite the state's strict ban on the procedure.Jun 27, 2024, 11:31 AM
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Jun 26, 2024, 2:02 PM
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Supreme Court appears poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho for now: Report
The Supreme Court "inadvertently" uploaded what it said was a "document' related to a ruling in a yet-to-be-released, high-profile case over Idaho's ban on abortions.Jun 26, 2024, 2:02 PM
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Jun 25, 2024, 4:29 PM
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As Trump weighs vice presidential pick, abortion becomes issue of focus
As former President Trump continues to weigh his options for vice president, the abortion stances held by prospective shortlist candidates have become an issue of focus.Jun 25, 2024, 4:29 PM
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Jun 24, 2024, 6:44 PM
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Infant mortality increases over 12% in Texas after near total abortion ban enacted in 2021: Study
Infant mortality increased by 12.9% from 2021 to 2022 in Texas after Texas' near-total ban on abortion was enacted, according to a new study.Jun 24, 2024, 6:44 PM
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Jun 24, 2024, 3:26 PM
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Infant mortality rate rose 8% in wake of Texas abortion ban, study shows
A new study shows the infant death rate went up after the state's abortion ban.Jun 24, 2024, 3:26 PM
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Jun 24, 2024, 3:25 PM
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Kate Cox, Texas woman who fled Texas to get an abortion, announces she's pregnant at Dobbs event
She said she needed an abortion to preserve her ability to have more children.Jun 24, 2024, 3:25 PM
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Jun 24, 2024, 6:17 AM
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Planned Parenthood says it will spend $40 million on abortion rights ahead of November's election
Planned Parenthood's political and advocacy arms will spend $40 million ahead of November’s elections to bolster the campaigns of President Joe Biden and leading congressional DemocratsJun 24, 2024, 6:17 AM
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Jun 24, 2024, 5:11 AM
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What are the potential risks to fertility and reproductive care post-Roe v. Wade?
Could the overturn of Roe v. Wade could pose wider threats to reproductive healthcare? Will attacks on reproductive freedoms would not stop at abortion care?Jun 24, 2024, 5:11 AM
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Jun 24, 2024, 5:13 AM
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Where do legal challenges to abortion bans stand 2 years after Roe v. Wade was overturned?
In the two years since Roe v. Wade was overturned, litigation has been critical in restoring access to abortion care.Jun 24, 2024, 5:13 AM
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Jun 24, 2024, 7:06 AM
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J.B. Pritzker-backed abortion-focused group launches first paid ad campaign on 2024 cycle
The 60-second digital ad, released on the second anniversary of the Dobbs decision, is meant to show the "the stark reality pregnant women face in a post-Dobbs America."Jun 24, 2024, 7:06 AM
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Jun 23, 2024, 12:05 PM
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'Everything is at stake' for reproductive rights in 2024, Harris says as Biden-Trump debate nears
The Biden campaign steps up its focus on contrasting the candidates' positions.Jun 23, 2024, 12:05 PM
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Jun 22, 2024, 6:01 AM
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A state-by-state breakdown of abortion laws 2 years after Roe was overturned
Where does abortion stand in your state since Roe v. Wade was overturned two years ago? ABC News has a state-by-state breakdown of abortion laws in the U.S.Jun 22, 2024, 6:01 AM
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Jun 14, 2024, 1:40 PM
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A Supreme Court abortion ruling that voters will be happy about
538's polling column examines Americans' opinion on access to the abortion medication mifepristone, the economy and threats to democracy, Pride month and polling itself.Jun 14, 2024, 1:40 PM
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Jun 16, 2024, 7:26 AM
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The anti-abortion movement is making a big play to thwart citizen initiatives on reproductive rights
They fight proposed ballot initiatives intended to protect reproductive rights.Jun 16, 2024, 7:26 AM
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Jun 15, 2024, 5:49 PM
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Outraged Brazilian women stage protests against bill to equate late abortions with homicide
Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of the capital.Jun 15, 2024, 5:49 PM
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Jun 15, 2024, 4:19 PM
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Missouri abortion ban wasn't about lawmakers imposing religious beliefs, judge says
Judge rejects argument lawmakers intended to “impose their religious beliefs.”Jun 15, 2024, 4:19 PM
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Jun 13, 2024, 6:58 PM
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SCOTUS ruling on mifepristone could have lasting impact on FDA regulation: Experts
What is the impact of the Supreme Court decision refusing to restrict access to abortion pill mifepristone?Jun 13, 2024, 6:58 PM
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Jun 13, 2024, 4:07 PM
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Trump yet to clarify his abortion pill policy as SCOTUS rules on mifepristone
As the Supreme Court upheld access to the abortion pill mifepristone in an unanimous decision, Donald Trump has yet to disclose his own abortion pill policy.Jun 13, 2024, 4:07 PM
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Jun 13, 2024, 11:53 AM
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What to know about mifepristone after Supreme Court strikes down legal challenge to abortion pill
After the Supreme Court decision striking down a legal challenge to mifepristone, here's what to know about the abortion pill.Jun 13, 2024, 11:53 AM
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Jun 13, 2024, 12:35 PM
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Biden says the 'fight for reproductive freedom continues' despite SCOTUS mifepristone ruling
President Joe Biden reminded voters that the fight for women's reproductive freedom is not over despite the Supreme Court's ruling on mifepristone.Jun 13, 2024, 12:35 PM
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Jun 6, 2024, 1:35 PM
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Woman says she battles trauma, depression 1 year after not receiving abortion care under Florida law
Deborah Dorbert's son Milo died shortly after his birth in a Florida hospital.Jun 6, 2024, 1:35 PM
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May 31, 2024, 12:35 PM
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Texas Supreme Court keeps abortion bans in place, allows lawsuit to continue
The Texas Supreme Court will allow a lawsuit challenging the state's multiple abortion bans to continue, but refuses to temporarily block the ban in the meantime.May 31, 2024, 12:35 PM
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May 30, 2024, 7:33 PM
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City's measles outbreak declared over after 6 weeks with no new cases: officials
Adults could face civil and criminal penalties in Tennessee for helping minors get abortions under a new "abortion trafficking" state law.May 30, 2024, 7:33 PM
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May 23, 2024, 1:58 PM
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Why Louisiana is pushing to classify abortion pills as a controlled substance
A Louisiana bill classifies abortion pills -- mifepristone and misoprostol -- as "controlled dangerous" substances putting them in the same category as opioids.May 23, 2024, 1:58 PM
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May 22, 2024, 1:16 PM
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Facing backlash, Trump walks back comments on restricting contraceptives
Former President Donald Trump is walking back his comments suggesting he's open to restricting contraceptives.May 22, 2024, 1:16 PM
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May 21, 2024, 3:33 PM
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Kansas physicians challenge law requiring public release of patients' reasons for abortions
Kansas doctors are legally challenging a new law that would require them to ask and publicly report patients' reasons for seeking abortion care.May 21, 2024, 3:33 PM
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May 20, 2024, 9:12 PM
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Nevada abortion rights group says it has enough signatures on petition for ballot measure
A Nevada abortion rights group said Monday it has submitted enough signatures to qualify for a constitutional amendment question for the 2024 ballot.May 20, 2024, 9:12 PM
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May 3, 2024, 5:02 PM
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Abortion clinic’s bathroom walls become refuge for patients
Patients began using a bathroom's walls as a way to share messages of support.May 3, 2024, 5:02 PM
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May 1, 2024, 6:14 PM
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Arizona Senate passes repeal of 1864 abortion ban, sending it to governor's desk
The Arizona Senate has voted to repeal the state's 1864 abortion banMay 1, 2024, 6:14 PM
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May 1, 2024, 5:47 PM
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Kamala Harris hammers Trump for Florida's 6-week abortion ban, warns it will be 'even worse' if he wins
Kamala Harris will travel to Jacksonville, Florida, on Wednesday, to focus on abortion access -- the same day the state's six-week abortion ban goes into effectMay 1, 2024, 5:47 PM
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May 1, 2024, 11:12 AM
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Some Republicans expected to join Arizona Democrats to pass repeal of 1864 abortion ban
Two Republican state senators are expected to join Democrats in Arizona on Wednesday to pass a bill to repeal the 1864 abortion banMay 1, 2024, 11:12 AM
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May 1, 2024, 5:16 AM
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Florida's strictest abortion ban takes effect, prohibiting abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy
The six-week trigger ban signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis went into effect Wednesday.May 1, 2024, 5:16 AM
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Apr 30, 2024, 9:50 AM
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Trump says it's up to individual states whether they want to prosecute women for abortions
Trump maintained in a Time magazine interview that he'd leave it up to the states whether they want to monitor women's pregnancies or prosecute them for abortionsApr 30, 2024, 9:50 AM
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Apr 23, 2024, 4:18 PM
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Trump 'ripped away' abortion rights nationwide, Biden argues as he urges women to back him
Biden will travel to Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday to deliver remarks on abortion access a week before the state's six-week ban goes into effectApr 23, 2024, 4:18 PM
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Apr 24, 2024, 5:24 PM
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Arizona House votes to repeal controversial 1864 abortion ban, with help of 3 Republicans
The Arizona House voted on Wednesday to repeal the state's controversial 1864 abortion banApr 24, 2024, 5:24 PM
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Apr 24, 2024, 4:18 PM
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Supreme Court fractured over Idaho ban and emergency abortion access
The Supreme Court will decide whether a federal law governing emergency care protects hospital access to abortion when a woman’s health is at risk.Apr 24, 2024, 4:18 PM
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Apr 24, 2024, 10:34 AM
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Arizona patients, doctors describe chaos, confusion over 1864 abortion ban
Chaos and confusion have ensued after the Arizona Supreme Court issued a ruling that a near-total abortion ban from 1864 could go into effect.Apr 24, 2024, 10:34 AM
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Apr 23, 2024, 5:03 AM
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Abortion could dominate the 2024 election in Florida. Will that help Democrats flip the state?
Democrats say Florida's proposed abortion amendment in November's election can help flip the state in the 2024 election, as Biden tries to beat TrumpApr 23, 2024, 5:03 AM
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Apr 18, 2024, 1:53 PM
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Ignoring Trump, Arizona Republicans don't want to move too fast to repeal 1864 abortion ban
Arizona's Republican lawmakers made clear, despite a push from Trump, that it's not the time to move too quickly on an 1864 abortion banApr 18, 2024, 1:53 PM
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