Apr 10 Ohio ban on abortions after 1st heartbeat sent to governor By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Five other states have now passed similar bans, two of which have been blocked by the courts. Continue reading
Apr 02 Alabama lawmakers seek to outlaw almost all abortions By Kim Chandler, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 02 House GOP tries to force vote about infants surviving attempted abortions By Alan Fram, Associated Press Their effort seems likely to fail in the Democratic-controlled House, where Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has refused to allow a vote on the bill. But Republicans hope it will be politically damaging for Democrats from moderate districts who oppose the… Continue reading
Jan 31 Watch 7:23 State battles over abortion policy anticipate a post-Roe world Proposed legislation in Virginia that would loosen restrictions on third trimester abortions has sparked outrage among conservatives. Many pro-choice advocates expect the Supreme Court to scale back abortion rights, and states favorable to abortion are preparing. Lisa Desjardins talks to… Continue watching
Jan 19 WATCH: ‘We are with you all the way,’ Trump says in video address to March for Life rally By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press He once called himself "pro-choice." But a year into his presidency, Donald Trump is stepping to the forefront of his administration's efforts to roll back abortion rights. Continue reading