Parentless 16-year-old in Florida Panhandle not 'mature' enough for abortion, judge says
A Florida judge ruled that a parentless 16-year-old girl in the Panhandle was not “sufficiently mature” to end her pregnancy. She was seeking a waiver due to a state law that requires minors to get parental consent for an abortion.
A Florida judge ruled that a parentless 16-year-old girl in the Panhandle was not “sufficiently mature” to end her pregnancy. She was seeking a waiver due to a state law that requires minors to get parental consent for an abortion.
Kansas abortion vote shows limits of Republicans' strength
Last week, Kansas voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot measure that would have allowed state lawmakers to tighten restrictions on abortion.
Last week, Kansas voters overwhelmingly rejected a ballot measure that would have allowed state lawmakers to tighten restrictions on abortion.
Nebraska mother charged with helping daughter have abortion after police obtain Facebook DMs
Prosecutors charged the woman with helping her then 17-year-old daughter end her pregnancy and then burning and burying the fetus.
Prosecutors charged the woman with helping her then 17-year-old daughter end her pregnancy and then burning and burying the fetus.
Indiana lawmaker pushed ban on erectile dysfunction drugs during abortion debate
“If in fact an unwanted pregnancy is an act of god, then impotency must be an act of god," Indiana state Rep. John Bartlett said.
“If in fact an unwanted pregnancy is an act of god, then impotency must be an act of god," Indiana state Rep. John Bartlett said.
Indiana becomes 1st state to approve abortion ban after Roe v. Wade overturn
Indiana has become the first state in the U.S. to approve new abortion restrictions since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Indiana has become the first state in the U.S. to approve new abortion restrictions since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.
California AG casts doubt on San Clemente’s attempt to become abortion-free zone
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said San Clemente City Council members can pass a resolution outlawing abortion in the city, but it is unenforceable.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said San Clemente City Council members can pass a resolution outlawing abortion in the city, but it is unenforceable.
San Clemente could become an abortion-free zone
One city in Orange County may soon declare itself a "sanctuary for life."
One city in Orange County may soon declare itself a "sanctuary for life."
Biden signs executive order aimed at protecting travel for abortion
One of the directives allows states that have not outlawed abortion to apply for specific Medicaid waivers that would, in effect, help them treat women who have traveled from out of state.
One of the directives allows states that have not outlawed abortion to apply for specific Medicaid waivers that would, in effect, help them treat women who have traveled from out of state.
Kansas voters overwhelmingly reject abortion amendment ban
The proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution, which would have added language to not grant the right to abortion, was resoundingly struck down by voters Tuesday.
The proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution, which would have added language to not grant the right to abortion, was resoundingly struck down by voters Tuesday.
Protesters chain themselves to LACMA in fake blood over abortion rights; 3 arrested
The protest included about two dozen people with body bags, coat hangers and fake blood, and was conducted in an attempt to bring attention to the lives that will be affected by the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning Roe v. Wade.
The protest included about two dozen people with body bags, coat hangers and fake blood, and was conducted in an attempt to bring attention to the lives that will be affected by the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning Roe v. Wade.
University of Michigan medical students walk out of white coat ceremony because of anti-abortion speaker
A group of University of Michigan medical students walked out of their white coat ceremony Sunday because of speaker Dr. Kristin Collier's anti-abortion views.
A group of University of Michigan medical students walked out of their white coat ceremony Sunday because of speaker Dr. Kristin Collier's anti-abortion views.
Man pleads not guilty to rape of 10-year-old Ohio girl who traveled out of state for abortion
A man pleaded not guilty in Ohio to charges of raping a 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
A man pleaded not guilty in Ohio to charges of raping a 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for an abortion.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; abortion bans anticipated in several states
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
Kentucky judge extends block of state's abortion ban
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
Abortions in Georgia: 'Heartbeat' law can go into effect, court opinion says
A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled in favor of state officials, saying the Supreme Court's recent decision on abortions paved the way for the so-called “Heartbeat” law, which restricts the procedure.
A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled in favor of state officials, saying the Supreme Court's recent decision on abortions paved the way for the so-called “Heartbeat” law, which restricts the procedure.
Indianapolis doctor who performed abortion prepares defamation suit against state's attorney general
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
Mississippi women's health clinic drops challenge of state's near-ban on abortions
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
House votes for protections for same-sex and interracial marriages
Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.
Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.
School board's plan to discuss adding Planned Parenthood clinic on campus draws protest
A Southern California school board's plan to discuss possibly adding an on-campus Planned Parenthood clinic drew protesters from both sides of the abortion debate.
A Southern California school board's plan to discuss possibly adding an on-campus Planned Parenthood clinic drew protesters from both sides of the abortion debate.
California school board weighs Planned Parenthood clinic on high school campus
A southern California school board will consider an agreement for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles to open a clinic at a local high school.
A southern California school board will consider an agreement for Planned Parenthood Los Angeles to open a clinic at a local high school.