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Roe v. Wade
2 Years After the End of “Roe,” We Must Demand More Than Its Restoration
The struggle for reproductive justice is about more than legal rights — it’s about bodily autonomy and access to care.
More Than 171,000 People Crossed State Lines to Get an Abortion in 2023
The study examined travel for abortion that occurred in 2023, the first full year after Roe v. Wade was dismantled.
Black Organizers Are Finding Ways to Expand Reproductive Justice Post-“Roe”
The political landscape has spiraled into widespread fear among Black families around what it means to seek care.
Trump Indicates He Would Allow States to Rule on Birth Control Regulations
During Trump’s tenure as president, his administration sought to limit some access to birth control programs.
Ballot Measures May Restore Access to Abortion — But Will Clinics Survive?
Election results could come too late for clinics that have scaled back or even shut down while bans were in effect.
Obtaining Abortions Is Even Harder If You’re Undocumented in a State With a Ban
The confluence of abortion and immigration laws in Florida, Arizona and Texas obstruct travel for out-of-state care.
Louisiana GOP Blocks Abortion Exception for Young Survivors of Rape and Incest
The measure was blocked by a Louisiana state legislative committee by a vote of 7-4.
Missouri Organizers Have Put Abortion Rights on the Ballot
The measure guarantees a constitutional right to abortion in the first state to ban nearly all abortions post-"Roe".
New Rule Will Protect Medical Records for Out-of-State Abortions Under HIPAA
Doctors can’t tell law enforcement about a patient’s abortion if they had the procedure in a state where it’s legal.
Biden Ad Showcases Woman Who Couldn’t Get an Abortion After Trump Ended “Roe”
“Because Donald Trump killed Roe v. Wade, Amanda was denied standard medical care,” the campaign ad states.