• Supreme Court weighs whether federal law allowing emergency abortions overrides state bans

    Supreme Court weighs whether federal law allowing emergency abortions overrides state bans

    Apr 24, 2024 10:55 PM EST

    ... this really play out on the ground in emergency rooms. So you would imagine that those types of cases of women showing up and being turned away from emergency rooms would just continue to escalate. Geoff Bennett: "NewsHour" special correspondent Sarah Varney.Sarah, thanks so much. Sarah Varney: Thanks, Geoff.

  • Future of abortion pill mifepristone will be decided by Supreme Court

    Future of abortion pill mifepristone will be decided by Supreme Court

    Mar 25, 2024 10:40 PM EST

    ... of any supplies used for abortions. So that could be not just abortion pills, but also hospital beds and medical gloves, anything. Rachel Rebouche: Anything. Sarah Varney: It would essentially shut down abortion across the United States. Rachel Rebouche: Because everything is mailed. Sarah Varney: For activists like Kristan Hawkins ...

  • Texas women testify in lawsuit claiming abortion restrictions put their lives in jeopardy

    Texas women testify in lawsuit claiming abortion restrictions put their lives in jeopardy

    Jul 20, 2023 10:45 PM EST

    ... nbsp; So those are two pieces of data that we have now.   Stephanie Sy:  It is certainly a case that may have impacts within Texas and beyond. We will continue to watch it.    Sarah Varney, thank you so much for your reporting.    Sarah Varney:  Thank you.   

  • Iowa Republicans pass ban on most abortions after 6 weeks

    Iowa Republicans pass ban on most abortions after 6 weeks

    Jul 12, 2023 10:35 PM EST

    ... limit travel outside of these states for women under 18 and for adults as well? Geoff Bennett: Sarah Varney is senior correspondent for KFF Health News, and Erin Murphy is Des Moines bureau chief for The Gazette. Our thanks to you both. Sarah Varney: Thanks, Geoff. Erin Murphy: Thank you.

  • Appeals court hears arguments in case over access to mifepristone

    Appeals court hears arguments in case over access to mifepristone

    May 17, 2023 10:50 PM EST

    ... has compiled, I think you see why this has potentially such enormous ramifications, far beyond even the enormous mifepristone-specific ramifications of this one case.   Geoff Bennett:  Steve Vladeck and Sarah Varney, thank you both for your analysis and your reporting. Appreciate it.    Stephen Vladeck:  Thank you.   

  • Idaho criminalizes helping minors travel out of state to get an abortion

    Idaho criminalizes helping minors travel out of state to get an abortion

    May 05, 2023 10:35 PM EST

    Sarah Varney:  That's why, Eastlund says, forcing vulnerable teens to tell a parent can put them in danger.    Karl Eastlund:  It's going to make it harder for patients who need care of the most to actually get the care that they deserve and need.    Sarah Varney ...

  • Idaho's strict abortion laws create uncertainty for OB-GYNs in the state

    Idaho's strict abortion laws create uncertainty for OB-GYNs in the state

    May 01, 2023 10:30 PM EST

    ... breaking the law, and I had not actually done anything wrong, I could still have to go through the court system and go to court. Sarah Varney: She says there's an atmosphere of fear and distrust at many Texas hospitals. Dr. Sarah Villarreal: I had a patient who I ...

  • Mifepristone ruling is latest in series of moves to curb abortion access

    Mifepristone ruling is latest in series of moves to curb abortion access

    Apr 08, 2023 09:40 PM EST

    ... both in the state but then obviously, with these two court rulings this week, you see that there's also a lot of activity in the federal justice system as well. Ali Rogin: Sarah Varney with Kaiser Health News, thank you so much.Sarah Varney: Oh, it's my pleasure.

  • Federal judge in Texas hears case that could overturn FDA approval of abortion pills

    Federal judge in Texas hears case that could overturn FDA approval of abortion pills

    Mar 15, 2023 10:45 PM EST

    ... wants to deliver to these plaintiffs if he rules in their favor. So it could come as early as this evening or it could come within the next couple of weeks. Geoff Bennett: Sarah Varney is senior correspondent for Kaiser Health News. Sarah, thanks so much. Sarah Varney: Thanks, Geoff.

  • Texas judge's ruling on birth control threatens a nationwide program for minors

    Texas judge's ruling on birth control threatens a nationwide program for minors

    Mar 07, 2023 11:35 PM EST

    Victoria Robledo: Let me see. Sarah Varney: Victoria and Richard Robledo now live across the Texas border in Clovis, New Mexico. Had you not been able to get birth control when you were teenagers, would you have not had sex? (LAUGHTER) Victoria Robledo: Absolutely not. (LAUGHTER) Sarah Varney: Victoria says ...