Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.
Ohio voters pass constitutional amendment to protect abortion access
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
Texas counties attempting to stop people from using roads to get an abortion grows
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
Texas counties attempts to stop people from using roads to get an abortion
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
Survey finds that US abortions rose slightly overall after new restrictions started in some states
The total number of abortions provided in the U.S. rose slightly in the 12 months after states began implementing bans on them throughout pregnancy, a new survey finds.
Georgia Supreme Court sends abortion law challenge back to lower court, leaving access unchanged
The Georgia Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a lower court ruling that the state's restrictive abortion law was invalid, leaving limited access to abortions unchanged for now.
Abortion rights, marijuana questions expected to drive Ohio residents to polls as early voting starts
In-person voting for a November ballot measure over abortion rights is beginning in Ohio, the latest state where voters will decide the issue after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a nationwide right to the procedure last year.
'Pro-life Spiderman' charged after scaling Chicago skyscraper
A man from Las Vegas was arrested Tuesday morning in West Loop after climbing to the top of the Accenture Tower.
Ron DeSantis says he would support a 15-week abortion ban, after dodging direct answer for months
Since the Supreme Court overturned the federal right to abortion, presidential candidates are being pressed on the issue and sometimes stop short of giving a straight answer.
Nebraska abortion case: Mom who gave pills to teen daughter to end pregnancy gets prison time
The abortion, well into the teen's third trimester, violated Nebraska law at the time that banned abortion after 20 weeks of gestation.
Planned Parenthood abortions in Wisconsin resume next week
Planned Parenthood announced Thursday that it will resume offering abortions in Wisconsin next week after a judge ruled that an 1849 law that seemingly banned the procedure actually didn't apply to abortions.
Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide
The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.
South Carolina abortion ban with 'fetal heartbeat' limit creates confusion, doctors say
The South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ban on most abortions this week but left undecided the question of when, exactly, the “fetal heartbeat” limit begins during pregnancy.
Supporters blast approved ballot language for Ohio’s fall abortion amendment as misleading
Ohio faces a pivotal moment as voters prepare to weigh in on a contentious ballot issue centered on abortion access during the upcoming fall election.
Idaho sued by college professors over law they say criminalizes classroom abortion discussions
Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing teaching about pro-abortion viewpoints.
Ohio's Issue 1 would have made protecting abortion rights harder. Data shows why it failed
Ohio Republicans introduced the measure in hopes of undercutting a citizen initiative voters will decide in November that seeks to elevate abortion rights in the constitution.
Ohio voters reject proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights
Ohio voters have resoundingly rejected a Republican-backed measure that would have made it more difficult to pass abortion protections.
Ohio election revolving around abortion rights fueled by national groups, money
If voters approve a measure known as Issue 1, it would make it difficult for an abortion rights amendment on the November ballot to succeed.
Texas’ abortion ban too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications, judge rules
A Texas judge has ruled the state’s abortion ban has proven too restrictive for women with serious pregnancy complications and must allow exceptions without doctors fearing the threat of criminal charges.
Alabama health care providers sue over threats to prosecute people aiding in abortions
Health care providers in Alabama have filed lawsuits against state Attorney General Steve Marshall over threats to prosecute people who help women arrange abortions outside the state.