Federal judge blocks Missouri’s 8-week abortion ban
U.S. District Judge Howard Sachs put a pause on the law as a legal challenge against it plays out in court.
Planned Parenthood sees swift fallout from quitting government program
About 4 million women are served nationwide by the Title X program, which makes up a much bigger portion of Planned Parenthood's patients than abortion.
WATCH: Trump touts new religious exemption allowing clinicians to refuse abortions
The rule would likely require that hospitals, universities, clinics and other institutions that receive funding from federal programs certify that they comply with some 25 federal laws protecting conscience and religious rights.
Alabama lawmakers seek to outlaw almost all abortions
Alabama lawmakers will introduce legislation Tuesday to make performing an abortion at any stage of pregnancy a felony unless the mother's health is in jeopardy.
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