Roe v. Wade

Senate same-sex marriage legislation clears key hurdle

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages has crossed a major Senate hurdle, putting Congress on track to take the historic step of ensuring that such unions are enshrined in federal law.

Judge overturns Georgia's 6-week abortion ban

By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press

The ruling says the ban violated the U.S. Constitution and U.S. Supreme Court precedent at the time it became law. The ban had been in effect since July.

WATCH: Biden says there's still not enough votes to codify abortion rights

By Seung Min Kim, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Although Democrats did better than expected in the midterm elections, they are still on track to lose control of the House, which would allow Republicans to block any such legislation.

Effort to further restrict abortion in South Carolina fails

By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press

After a dozen meetings and sessions over the summer and fall, South Carolina efforts to pass a stricter abortion law have failed. Senators Wednesday rejected a House-backed proposal and House members didn't return for another meeting to try and work…

How midterm elections could test support for Louisiana's near-total abortion ban

By Roby Chavez

Experts will be watching the midterm results to see how much the renewed focus on abortion has shifted the political landscape in Louisiana and whether the results reflect opposition to the state’s strict ban.

Abortion rights protesters briefly interrupt Supreme Court arguments

By Associated Press

It was the first courtroom disruption since the court’s decision in June that stripped away women’s constitutional protections for abortion after nearly a half-century under Roe v. Wade.

Low-wage workers bear financial burden of denied abortions

By Anne D'Innocenzio, Alexandra Olson, Associated Press

It has always been difficult to be pregnant on the job and to raise a child, but especially so for low-wage workers. They are more likely to work in physically demanding roles with fewer labor protections and less flexibility than…

Which states have abortion on the ballot in November?

By Mike Catalini, Associated Press

The Supreme Court’s June ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and left the question of abortion rights up to the states has produced ballot questions in a handful of states this fall.

WATCH: Pentagon to provide help for troops, dependents seeking abortions

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

The order issued by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin outlines the rights and protections service members and their dependents will have regardless of where they are based.

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.