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Reproductive Rights
Oklahoma Republicans Pass Texas-Style 6-Week Abortion Ban
The bill allows residents to sue abortion providers for $10,000 for each abortion they perform.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Kentucky’s Restrictive Abortion Law
The ruling could be upended, however, depending on how the Supreme Court rules on abortion later this year.
Liberal Cities Are Not Immune to Mounting Attacks on Abortion Rights
An anti-abortion group that pretends to be progressive is targeting liberal cities and terrorizing people at clinics.
Kentucky Legislature Enacts Draconian Abortion Ban, Overriding Governor’s Veto
As the 15-week ban takes effect, the ACLU and Planned Parenthood prepare to sue the state.
Oklahoma Just Passed a Near-Total Abortion Ban. More Restrictions May Come Soon.
The state legislature is trying to pass even more restrictions in advance of a Supreme Court decision this summer.
Texas Woman Charged With Murder for Self-Induced Abortion
The arrest comes months after Texas enacted an abortion restriction widely condemned by reproductive rights advocates.
Biden’s Proposed Budget Leaves Out the Hyde Amendment — for Now
The Hyde Amendment denies abortion coverage for people enrolled in Medicaid and has been in spending bills since 1976.
Gretchen Whitmer Sues to Block Michigan “Trigger” Law That Would Ban Abortion
The law would go into effect if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns "Roe v. Wade."
Texans Have Been Traveling to Oklahoma for Abortions, But a New Ban Looms There
Local providers are already at their limit. The ban would have massive ramifications for people across the region.
Louisiana Town Passes Texas-Style Ordinance Barring Abortion Outright
The ordinance makes abortions illegal for anyone within the town's limits, at any stage of pregnancy.