Texas Files First Abortion-Related Criminal Charges Against Houston Midwife 'Dr. Maria'
The defendants served a primarily Spanish-speaking, low-income community and face up to 20 years in prison if found guilty.
Abortion Rights Advocates Gather in Texas as Bans Drive Rise in Maternal Mortality: 'We Are at Ground Zero'
Advocates warn that restrictive laws are endangering lives as new data reveals a surge in life-threatening pregnancy complications linked to abortion bans.
Miscarried Fetuses Could Be Claimed on Income Taxes Under Proposed Ohio Bill, But Not Aborted Fetuses
Ohio's proposed STORK Act would allow parents to claim miscarried fetuses as dependents on state taxes, but would exclude aborted fetuses.
Missouri Bill Proposes Tracking Pregnancies of Women 'At Risk' of Seeking Abortion, Doesn't Specify What Constitutes 'At Risk'
A newly introduced bill in Missouri would create a state registry of pregnant women deemed "at risk" of seeking an abortion.
Indiana Doctors Go To Court To Keep Terminated Pregnancy Reports From Being Released To The Public
Two abortion providers in Indiana advocating against the release of individual terminated pregnancy reports have filed a lawsuit to keep the records private.
Ohio Democrats Propose 'Conception Begins at Erection Act' to Ban Ejaculation Without Intent to Have a Baby
Ohio Democrats have proposed a bill called the "Conception Begins at Erection Act" to ban ejaculation without intent to have a baby.
Texas Man Sentenced to Life for Killing His Girlfriend After She Had an Abortion
A Dallas man received a life sentence for murdering his girlfriend after she traveled out of state for an abortion.
Republican Anti-Abortion Bill May Block Access to Chemotherapy, Life-Saving Surgeries in Wyoming: Report
A Republican bill seeking to challenge abortion access may also block access to chemotherapy and life-saving surgeries in Wyoming.
Majority Of Millennial, Gen Z Voters Favor Abortion Restrictions Ahead Of March For Life
Conducted by the Demetree Institute for Pro-Life Advancement, a project of Students for Life of America, in partnership with YouGov, the survey found that 67% of registered voters aged 18-42 support some form of abortion restrictions, an increase from 65% in 2024.
New York Doctor Indicted for Allegedly Prescribing Abortion Pill Online to a Minor in Louisiana
A Louisiana grand jury has indicted a doctor from New York for prescribing a resident of the Pelican State an abortion pill, which is illegal in the deep-south state.
GOP Leaders Rejoice as Trump Administration Strikes Down Abortion Travel Policy for Troops
The policy provided paid leave for troops who had to cross state lines because reproductive care was unavailable in the states they were stationed in.
Abortion Advocacy Organizations Claim Their Instagram Accounts Have Been Shadow Banned Since Trump Took Office
Since Donald Trump returned to office multiple abortion advocacy organizations have reported that their Instagram accounts have been shadow-banned, had posts removed or were temporarily suspended.
Everything RFK Said About Abortion Before He Fell in Line With Trump
RFK Jr.'s stance on abortion has shifted over the years, from advocating for term limits, to leaving it up to the mother, to focusing on fetal viability.
Vance Says He Wants 'More Babies in the United States of America' in First Speech As Vice President At March For Life
The former Republican senator said a "culture of radical individualism" has influenced people to see the joys of raising a family as an obstacle
Trump Breaks Campaign Trail Pledge to Leave Abortion Rights to States, Signs Executive Orders to Limit Access to Abortion and Birth Control
The president signed the orders after addressing the anti-abortion March for Life in a pre-recorded video
Meta Removes Posts from Abortion Pill Providers on Instagram and Facebook, Blames 'Over-Enforcement'
Meta has come under fire for removing posts from abortion pill providers on Facebook and Instagram, blaming the incidents on "over-enforcement."
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark Shares Heartbreaking Abortion Story As Congress Passes 'Born Alive' Abortion Bill
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark shares a personal abortion story as the Republican-led House passes the controversial "Born Alive" abortion bill.
Health Department Website Promoting Reproductive Rights, Abortion Access Goes Dark After Trump Inauguration
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' reproductive rights website went offline on the night of President Donald Trump's inauguration.
Mike Pence Defies Trump, Comes Out Against RFK Jr. for Health Secretary
Mike Pence's advocacy group opposes Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS nomination, citing his inconsistent pro-life abortion stances.
Ohio Hospital Called Cops on Woman Who Suffered Horrific Miscarriage in Bathroom: Lawsuit
An Ohio woman is suing her hometown, her healthcare providers and law enforcement after she was arrested for having a miscarriage about a year ago.
Kansas Set a New State Record for Abortions in 2023. Most of the Patients Were from Texas
The largest group of patients to receive an abortion in Kansas were Texas residents, according to a report released by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
South Carolina Republican Wants to Make Abortions Punishable by Death
A South Carolina Republican wants to reintroduce a bill that would make abortions punishable by death.
Miscarrying Texas Mother Becomes Latest Woman to Die As Doctors Risk 99-Year Prison Sentence for Administering Life-Saving Drug
A Texas woman became the third to die as a result of the state's abortion ban when legislation prevented a doctor from administering life-saving care.
Georgia Dismantles 'Maternal Mortality Committee' After Bombshell Findings Reveal Abortion Ban Causing Preventable Deaths
Georgia officials disbanded a committee that investigated the deaths of pregnant women after internal reports two preventable deaths were leaked to the public.
Idaho Doctors 'Scared and Confused' Over Abortion Ban Refused to Admit Miscarrying Woman Despite Dangerous Bleeding: Lawsuit
An Idaho physician testified that a woman experiencing severe bleeding from a miscarriage was denied hospital admission until her fourth ER visit in one week.
Popular Period-Tracking App Vows It Will Never Hand Over User Data to Government After Trump Election
The team behind a popular period tracking app has said that they will not share user information with authorities following the re-election of Donald Trump.
Mike Pence Defies Trump, Comes Out Against RFK Jr. in Bombshell Statement: 'I Respectfully Urge Senate Republicans to Reject This Nomination'
Former Vice President Mike Pence has come out against Donald Trump's pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and is urging Republicans to "reject his nomination."
Demand for Abortion Pill Surges to Record High After Trump Election: 'We've Never Seen This Before'
Telehealth service providers said they saw more than double the amount of traffic on their websites of people searching for contraception.
California Lawmaker Declares Fight Against Trump 'Corruption': 'I'm Not Going to Respect the Will of a Weasel'
A California lawmaker declared his intention to fight back against any efforts by President-Elect Donald Trump to carry out campaigns of "corruption."
Election 2024: Where Is Abortion Now Legal and Where Is It Illegal in the United States?
In the 2024 election, it wasn't just the next host of the White House that was up for election. Citizens of 10 states in the United States had the opportunity to vote on amendments related to abortion rights, seeking to secure or limit reproductive freedom in their state constitutions.