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Amanda Zurawski, one of five plaintiffs in Zurawski v. State of Texas, speaks in front of the Texas State Capitol in Austin, March 7, 2023 as the Center for Reproductive Rights and the plaintiffs announced their lawsuit, which asks for clarity in Texas law as to when abortions can be provided under the "medical emergency" exception. Sara Diggins/American-Statesman/USA TODAY NETWORK via REUTERS

Nation May 22

More women who were denied abortions in Texas join lawsuit challenging state’s abortion law

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

Politics May 19

Nebraska State Capitol. Photo via Getty Images
Nebraska lawmakers pass 12-week abortion ban, restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors

An emergency clause attached allows the measures to take effect as soon as that happens. The bill's passage was a blow to opponents, who strongly objected to both bans.

By Margery A. Beck, Associated Press

Politics Mar 18

Liz Cheney down but not out in Wyoming after crossing Trump
Wyoming governor signs bill banning abortion pills, law would take effect in July

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed a bill Friday night prohibiting abortion pills in the state and also allowed a separate measure restricting abortion to become law without his signature.

By Associated Press

Politics Mar 07

Amanda Zurawski, one of five plaintiffs in Zurawski v. State of Texas, speaks in front of the Texas State Capitol in Austin, March 7, 2023 as the Center for Reproductive Rights and the plaintiffs announced their lawsuit, which asks for clarity in Texas law as to when abortions can be provided under the "medical emergency" exception. Sara Diggins/American-Statesman/USA TODAY NETWORK via REUTERS
5 women sue Texas over abortion ban, say it endangered their lives

Five women who said they were denied abortions even when pregnancy endangered their lives are suing Texas over its abortion ban.

By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press

Politics Jan 20

Anti-abortion demonstrators take part in the annual "March for Life" for the first time since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade abortion decision, in Washington, U.S. January 20, 2023. Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/REUTERS
March for Life back in DC for 1st time since Roe v. Wade overturned

Instead of concentrating their attention on the Supreme Court, the marchers plan to target the building directly across the street: the U.S. Capitol.

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

Jan 02

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A look at the big issues that inspired new state laws taking effect in 2023

By Stephanie Sy, Cai Pigliucci

The start of this new year is bringing with it some new state laws. Thousands of bills were passed in state legislatures in 2022, but there are a few issues that stand out for which many states have decided to…

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Oct 24

Trial over Georgia law restricting abortion to 6 weeks to begin

By Associated Press

A trial to determine whether Georgia can continue to ban abortion as early as six weeks into a pregnancy is set to begin in an Atlanta courtroom.

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Oct 12

Indiana Supreme Court still considering if state abortion ban violates state constitution

By Tom Davies, Associated Press

The Indiana Supreme Court has issued an order that prevents the state from enforcing a Republican-backed abortion ban while it considers whether the ban violates the state constitution.

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Oct 07

Judge hears arguments in challenge to Ohio abortion law

By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press

Attorneys fighting for and against extending a stay on Ohio's near-total ban on abortions presented providers, medical scholars and ethicists at a hearing Friday.

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Oct 01

Arizona judge won’t suspend her ruling that makes abortion a crime

By Bob Christie, Associated Press

An Arizona judge on Friday declined to put her order that allowed enforcement of a pre-statehood law making it a crime to provide an abortion on hold, saying abortion rights groups that asked her to block the order are not…

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