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How Trump Could Impact Abortion Policy From Day 1
Trump’s previous actions offer some clues as to what he could do this term, even without help from Congress.
NC Governor Issues New Abortion Protections Ahead of Trump Presidency
Gov. Josh Stein’s order protects abortion providers, blocks prosecution efforts and strengthens patient privacy.
Lawmakers in States With Restrictions Are Pushing More Anti-Abortion Bills
Many bills focus on abortion pills, abortion access for minors and undoing protections for the procedure.
Governor Inslee Acts to Codify Emergency Abortion Access in Washington
Immediate action is vital to safeguard emergency abortion care amid expected federal policy shifts, the governor said.
Wisconsin GOP Leader Says Court Ruling Could Lead to 14-Week Abortion Ban
Nearly two-thirds of Wisconsinites support abortion rights in most or all cases, recent polling shows.
Newly Elected State Judges May Determine Fate of Passed Abortion Ballot Measures
The wave of abortion litigation in state courts has spawned some of the most expensive state supreme court races ever.
More States Are Passing Laws Offering Vigilantes Cash to Report Targeted Groups
2025 will see proliferation of so-called bounty bills targeting trans people, librarians, abortion services and more.
Texas Republicans Introduce 3 Bills Restricting Abortion Medication
At least three people have died in Texas due to the state's restrictive post-Roe abortion laws.
Florida Doctor Fined $10K for Violating Abortion Waiting Period Law
Critics argue mandatory 24-hour waiting periods are medically unnecessary and impede abortion access.
US Feminists Look to Latin America for Models to Resist Abortion Bans
Latin American activists have navigated widespread abortion bans with information-sharing support networks.