Mar 26 5 takeaways from the abortion pill case before the U.S. Supreme Court By Matthew Perrone, Amanda Seitz, Christine Fernando, Associated Press U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday did not appear ready to limit Americans’ access to the abortion pill mifepristone, in a case that could have sweeping implications for how the federal government approves scores of medications. Continue reading
Mar 18 Gambia lawmakers consider reversing ban on female genital cutting By Abdoulie John, Jessica Donati, Associated Press The decision would make the West African nation the first country anywhere to make such a reversal. Continue reading
Mar 08 Alabama clinic resumes IVF treatments under new law shielding providers from liability By Associated Press At least one fertility clinic in Alabama has resumed in vitro fertilization treatments. News outlets report that Alabama Fertility Specialists performed several embryo transfers Thursday. Continue reading
Mar 07 Voters backed abortion rights. Yet Kansas could make doctors ask patients why they want abortions By John Hanna, Associated Press Kansas would join at least seven other states with Republican legislatures that ban most abortions even though voters have affirmed abortion rights in the state. Continue reading
Mar 01 Here's what to know about the latest court rulings, data and legislation on abortion in the U.S. By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press A judge in Montana ruled against restrictions in one of several developments this week on how abortion works in the U.S. since Roe v. Wade was overturned. Continue reading
Feb 26 Watch 6:12 Afghan activist's memoir details her inspirational fight to educate women By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold When the Taliban roared back to power in Afghanistan in 2021, education activist Pashtana Durrani had some 7,000 girls enrolled in her organization. The schools were shuttered and Pashtana was forced to flee. She’s now living in exile in the… Continue watching
Feb 13 More patients rely on early prenatal testing as states toughen abortion laws By Laura Ungar, Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, many health care providers say an increasing number of patients are deciding the fate of their pregnancies on whatever information they can gather before state abortion bans kick in. Continue reading
Jan 16 Disputes over viability are dividing abortion-rights groups and complicating ballot measure efforts By Christine Fernando, Summer Ballentine, Associated Press A divide between abortion-rights activists over whether to include restrictions regarding the viability of the fetus on planned state ballot measures is roiling the movement. Continue reading
Dec 08 Pregnant woman in Kentucky sues for the right to get an abortion By Bruce Schreiner, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press The suit, filed in state court in Louisville, says Kentucky's near-total prohibition against abortion violates the plaintiff's rights to privacy and self-determination under the state constitution. Continue reading
Dec 08 Missouri lawmakers propose allowing homicide charges for women who have abortions By David A. Lieb, Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press It's a step no state has taken since the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade last year caused rapid shifts in the nation's abortion landscape. Continue reading