Some domestic violence victims see abortion as vital option that would be lost post-Roe
Women who are pregnant or recently gave birth are twice as likely to die by homicide than any other cause of maternal mortality, most often at the hands of an intimate partner.
Austin police chief warns against violence, property damage during Roe v Wade protests
In a statement on social media, Chief Joseph Chacon says that “violence and/or property damage will not be tolerated."
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Supreme Court abortion ruling: 'Prayers of millions have been answered'
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says the "prayers of millions upon millions of Americans" have been answered following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
With the end of Roe, Texans will have to travel long distances for legal abortions
Texans who want abortions will soon have to travel over state lines, look beyond the U.S.-Mexico border or operate outside of the law, while others will carry unwanted pregnancies to term.
Roe v. Wade ruling: Biden calls abortion decision 'an extreme and dangerous path'
The White House has been preparing for this moment since a draft of the decision leaked in May.
Abortion less likely to sway voters heading to polls for midterm elections, poll finds
In a poll prior to Friday’s Supreme Court decision, most people surveyed said the economy would have more of an impact on their vote than abortion.
What is mifepristone? How overturning Roe v. Wade could impact abortion pills
An FDA regulation could still allow women access to abortion pills in states where abortions will no longer be legal.
Wisconsin Planned Parenthood halts abortions after ruling
Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin immediately halted all scheduled abortions at its clinics in Madison and Milwaukee following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the Roe v. Wade decision on Friday.
Roe v. Wade overruled: Reactions pour in after Supreme Court court ends federal abortion rights
The decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, unthinkable just a few years ago, was the culmination of decades of efforts by abortion opponents.
Roe v Wade overturned: Texas officials react to Supreme Court abortion ruling
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and end constitutional protection for abortion has sparked both celebration and outrage from Texas public figures.
U.S. Supreme Court rules there’s no right to abortion, setting up Texas ban
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade will have major impact on Texas, which has a trigger law banning abortions that goes into effect in 30 days.
'Heightened alert': Abortion providers brace for Roe v. Wade ruling
Abortion providers and law enforcement officials worry about the public fallout once the Supreme Court decides on Roe v. Wade. Some also anticipate protests, harassment, and violence in states where abortion remains legal.
Doctors urge FDA to approve over-the-counter access to birth control
The push for more access to birth control comes as the nation waits for a Supreme Court ruling that could upend abortion rights in more than half the states.
Lawmakers ask Google to stop steering women to ‘fake’ abortion clinics
A recent study found 11% of searches for “abortion near me” or “abortion pill” sent Google users to “fake” abortion clinics, which are known for operating with the goal of talking women out of ending their pregnancies.
Minnesota pro-life organization vandalized, perpetrator takes credit online
A south Minneapolis pro-life organization had its building vandalized Wednesday night, and the alleged perpetrators are apparently taking credit for the act online.
'Liberate Abortion' caravan begins tour in Austin ahead of abortion ruling
With a monumental U.S. Supreme Court decision coming up this month, the coalition hopes to sound the alarm about what they say is a threat to abortion access.
Pro-choice activists strip during Joel Osteen church service: 'Overturn Roe, hell no'
The activists were escorted from the church, igniting applause from churchgoers.
Austin City Council member proposes resolution if Roe v Wade is overturned
If Roe v Wade is overturned, Texas has trigger laws in place which means abortions would be almost fully illegal.
Meta employees can't talk about abortion on internal platform
Some Facebook employees are not happy about the company's policy that bans them from talking about abortion on the job.
Supreme Court again declines to rule in abortion case
The Supreme Court issued opinions on Monday, and once again, the Court did not include a ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the highly-anticipated abortion case that could overrule Roe v. Wade.