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Reproductive Rights
Legislators in 13 States Have Introduced 15 “Abortion Abolition” Bills in 2025
Explicit criminal liability for the person who obtains an abortion is a hallmark of all the bills.
Missouri GOP Is Trying to Undo Abortion Rights Enshrined by Popular Vote
If successful, their efforts could provide a model for other states where voters have recently protected the procedure.
Judge Blocks Nevada Parental Notification Law for Minors Seeking Abortions
The law “cannot create a healthy home environment where one doesn't already exist,” an abortion advocacy group noted.
Trump HHS Restores Title X Funds to 2 Anti-Abortion States Despite Court Rulings
The Department of Health and Human Services withheld nearly $66 million from clinics in the Title X program elsewhere.
People Are Twice as Likely to Die During Pregnancy in States With Abortion Bans
A report finds the risk is greatest for Black women, who disproportionately live in states that have banned abortion.
Abortion Bans Criminalize People — and Not Just Those Who Are Pregnant
Post-“Roe,” pregnancy outcomes — and even actions taken to help pregnant people — face escalating criminalization.
Colorado House Passes Bills to Protect Bodily Autonomy Amid Federal Threats
These bills are “a critical step” to protect gender-affirming care and abortion services in the state, advocates say.
Supreme Court Weighs Cutting Off Planned Parenthood From Medicaid Funding
The case would especially impact low-income patients who rely on Planned Parenthood for a range of health care services.
Federal Judge Halts Alabama’s Effort to Target Interstate Abortion Care
“The court’s decision today should send a strong message to any and all anti-abortion politicians,” an attorney said.
Trump Wants to “Defund” Planned Parenthood — This SCOTUS Case May Help Him Do It
The court will consider a South Carolina policy preventing people from using Medicaid at clinics that provide abortions.