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South Carolina Senate again rejects abortion ban, but the bill is not dead

By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press

South Carolina senators have again rejected a proposal to ban nearly all abortions in the state. But they left open a small chance Tuesday some compromise could be reached.

Arizona judge says state can enforce near-total abortion ban

By Bob Christie, Associated Press

Friday's ruling from a judge in Tucson came after the state's Republican attorney general sought an order lifting an injunction that was issued shortly after the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.

White House says GOP’s abortion ban proposal could lead to a nationwide crisis

By Colleen Long, Associated Press

The White House and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists say a Republican-led proposal to ban abortion nationwide after 15 weeks would endanger the health of women and have severe consequences for physicians.

Indiana judge blocks state abortion ban a week after it took effect

By Tom Davies, Associated Press

An Indiana judge has blocked the state’s abortion ban from being enforced, putting the new law on hold as abortion clinic operators argue that it violates the state constitution. Owen County Judge Kelsey Hanlon issued a preliminary injunction Thursday against…

Capehart and Gerson on how immigration debate and abortion access will play into midterms

Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and Washington Post opinion columnist Michael Gerson join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including controversies over immigration and how access to abortion is likely to play into the midterm elections.

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West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice signs strict abortion ban into law

By Leah Willingham, Associated Press

West Virginia is now the second state to enact a law prohibiting the procedure since the U.S. Supreme Court's June ruling to end the constitutional protection of the procedure.

West Virginia lawmakers approve abortion ban with few exceptions

By Leah Willingham, Associated Press

Several Republicans say they hope the bill approved Tuesday will make it impossible for the state's only abortion clinic to continue to offer the procedure.

Judge blocks prosecutors attempt to enforce Michigan’s abortion ban

By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

The preliminary injunction Friday comes after the state Court of Appeals ruled earlier this month that a May preliminary injunction applies only to the attorney general’s office, not county prosecutors who handle most crimes.

Biden administration, Eli Lilly condemn Indiana’s new abortion ban

By Ken Kusmer, Associated Press

The Biden administration and one of Indiana's largest employers have condemned the state's new ban on abortions, with the White House calling it another extreme attempt by Republicans to trample women's rights.