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Wisconsin Republicans Propose Referendum to Restrict Abortion Rights
Abortion is currently legal up to 20 weeks into a pregnancy in Wisconsin — the proposal could shorten that to 12 weeks.
Poll Shows Most Americans Disapprove of Texas Denying Kate Cox an Abortion
Polls within Texas also show that state voters disagree with its burdensome abortion restrictions.
Arizona Supreme Court Hears Arguments Against 1864 Anti-Abortion Law
The antiquated law "has no basis in the law and is reckless," a member of the legal team challenging it said.
Wisconsin Judge Rules Against 1849 Anti-Abortion Statute
The law had banned nearly all abortions in the state following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturn of abortion rights.
Advocates in Nebraska Want the Right to an Abortion on the 2024 Ballot
The initiative seeks to “ensure Nebraskans can get the care they need with compassion and privacy,” one advocate said.
Oklahoma Supreme Court Blocks Anti-Abortion Laws Citing Protections for Life
The three laws "place unnecessary burdens on the lawful termination of a pregnancy," the state's highest court found.
Abortion Rights Group Challenges Florida AG’s Efforts to Block Ballot Measure
Republican State Attorney General Ashley Moody claims the term "viability" is too confusing for voters.
Abortion Rights Seen as Big Winner in Elections in Ohio, Virginia, and Elsewhere
Ohio is the seventh state to vote to protect abortion rights in a statewide race since "Roe v. Wade" was overturned.
Last Minute Spending Pours Into Ohio Abortion Ballot Measure Campaign
Outside groups are spending tens of millions of dollars to shape the outcome of the nationally watched election.
Leonard Leo’s Network Has Spent $18M on Opposing Abortion Rights in Ohio Alone
The $18 million accounts for nearly 60 percent of funding that key abortion rights groups have raised to oppose Issue 1.