planned parenthood

Oklahoma governor signs nation’s strictest abortion law, banning procedure from ‘conception’

By Sean Murphy, Associated Press

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Wednesday signed into law the nation's strictest abortion ban, making the state the first in the nation to effectively end availability of the procedure.

‘I trust in God:’ Religious backers of abortion rights reconcile their work with their faith

By Claire Galofaro, Associated Press

As the U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to dismantle the constitutional right to an abortion, an Alabama clinic's staff of mostly Black, Christian women draw on their faith that they will somehow continue.

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signs Texas-style ban on most abortions

By Sean Murphy, Associated Press

The bill signed Tuesday takes effect immediately with the governor's signature, but abortion rights advocates already have challenged the new law in court. It's not clear when the Oklahoma Supreme Court might issue a ruling in the case.

What’s next for abortion rights after Supreme Court leak?

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

The stunning leak of a draft Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade has shocked Washington. It also sparked a lot of questions about what it could mean for the future of abortion in the United States.

Federal judge extends ban on Kentucky abortion law

By Dylan Lovan, Associated Press

A federal judge in Kentucky has extended a temporary ban on the enforcement of a new state abortion law. U.S. District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings is giving the clinics more time to explain their objections to the law.

Missouri House advances bill to defund Planned Parenthood

The Missouri House is advancing a bill to defund Planned Parenthood and put more restrictions on abortions.

LISTEN: Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks

After nearly two hours of arguments on Wednesday, all six conservative justices, including three appointed by former President Donald Trump, indicated they would uphold the Mississippi law.

Missouri revisits 8-week abortion ban as laws are challenged nationwide

By Gabrielle Hays

The case examines a 2019 bill signed into law by Gov. Mike Parson that would make abortions illegal after eight weeks.

Federal judge blocks Indiana ‘abortion reversal’ law

By Tom Davies, Associated Press

A federal judge has blocked a new Indiana law that would require doctors to tell women undergoing drug-induced abortions about a disputed treatment for potentially stopping the abortion process.

Biden begins to undo Trump-era ban on abortion referrals

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

The Biden administration is beginning to undo a Trump-era ban on clinics referring women for abortions. That policy directive led to Planned Parenthood leaving the federal family planning program.