Doctor's lawyer defends steps in 10-year-old girl's cross-state abortion
The doctor reported a June 30 medication abortion for a 10-year-old girl to the state health department on July 2, within the three-day requirement set in state law for a girl younger than 16.
The doctor reported a June 30 medication abortion for a 10-year-old girl to the state health department on July 2, within the three-day requirement set in state law for a girl younger than 16.
New bill would allow pregnant women to collect child support
The Unborn Child Support Act comes less than a month since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
The Unborn Child Support Act comes less than a month since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Man charged with raping 10-year-old girl who traveled to Indiana for abortion
The rape charges came days after some conservatives, including Ohio's Republican governor and attorney general, had raised questions about whether the case was real.
The rape charges came days after some conservatives, including Ohio's Republican governor and attorney general, had raised questions about whether the case was real.
Doctors 'must' provide abortion if life of mother is at stake, Biden admin insists
The Biden administration said Monday that federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban abortion procedures without any exceptions.
The Biden administration said Monday that federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban abortion procedures without any exceptions.
Floating abortion clinic proposed in Gulf of Mexico to bypass bans in southern states
A California doctor is proposing a "floating abortion clinic" aboard a ship in the Gulf of Mexico's federal waters as a way to maintain access for people in southern states where abortion bans have been enacted.
A California doctor is proposing a "floating abortion clinic" aboard a ship in the Gulf of Mexico's federal waters as a way to maintain access for people in southern states where abortion bans have been enacted.
Biden considering declaring health emergency for abortion access
President Joe Biden says he's considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.
President Joe Biden says he's considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.
President Biden signs executive order on abortion rights
The order seeks to safeguard access to reproductive healthcare services. Biden also said the key to restoring Roe v. Wade is passing a law to codify it.
The order seeks to safeguard access to reproductive healthcare services. Biden also said the key to restoring Roe v. Wade is passing a law to codify it.
Biden signs order on protecting abortion access after Roe v. Wade overturned
After the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion, Biden encouraged Americans to "vote, vote, vote, vote" so a bill codifying Roe v. Wade can be passed.
After the Supreme Court ended a constitutional right to abortion, Biden encouraged Americans to "vote, vote, vote, vote" so a bill codifying Roe v. Wade can be passed.
King County Council votes to give $500,000 to abortion access group
The council voted to donate to the Northwest Abortion Access Fund, a group that helps people pay for their abortion care and travel to a clinic if needed.
The council voted to donate to the Northwest Abortion Access Fund, a group that helps people pay for their abortion care and travel to a clinic if needed.
Nationwide abortion ban could raise maternal death rate by 24%, study suggests
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
King Co. executive blocks local cooperation in out-of-state abortion investigations
King County Executive Dow Constantine signed an executive order on Tuesday that will prevent county resources from being used in out-of-state abortion investigations.
King County Executive Dow Constantine signed an executive order on Tuesday that will prevent county resources from being used in out-of-state abortion investigations.
10-year-old rape victim in Ohio reportedly denied abortion, travels to Indiana for procedure
The young girl could not get an abortion in Ohio because the state now bans the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
The young girl could not get an abortion in Ohio because the state now bans the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
US companies could face hurdles covering abortion travel costs
After Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, many companies pledged to cover travel costs for employees who live in states where abortion is now illegal.
After Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, many companies pledged to cover travel costs for employees who live in states where abortion is now illegal.
Google says it will delete location history data of users visiting abortion clinics
Google said it will delete entries from a person’s location history if it detects a visit to an abortion clinic
Google said it will delete entries from a person’s location history if it detects a visit to an abortion clinic
Roe v. Wade overturned: Churches in several US states vandalized in wake of abortion ruling
Some U.S. churches became the targets of anger following the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
Some U.S. churches became the targets of anger following the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
Gov. Inslee prohibits Washington State Patrol from aiding out-of-state abortion investigations
Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a directive instructing the Washington State Patrol to not cooperate with out-of-state abortion investigations, a preemptive move in case states where abortion is banned or significantly restricted seek to investigate whether their residents have traveled to the state.
Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a directive instructing the Washington State Patrol to not cooperate with out-of-state abortion investigations, a preemptive move in case states where abortion is banned or significantly restricted seek to investigate whether their residents have traveled to the state.
Interest in vasectomies spiked since Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court
One clinic in Austin, Texas, said it usually gets about eight calls a day on average for a vasectomy consultation, but after last week’s Supreme Court decision, the number of calls has skyrocketed to 100 a day, on average.
One clinic in Austin, Texas, said it usually gets about eight calls a day on average for a vasectomy consultation, but after last week’s Supreme Court decision, the number of calls has skyrocketed to 100 a day, on average.
Amazon limits Plan B purchases as demand surges
Customers are now allowed to buy a maximum of three units of Plan B capsules per week. Pharmacies like Rite Aid and CVS are also implementing similar measures.
Customers are now allowed to buy a maximum of three units of Plan B capsules per week. Pharmacies like Rite Aid and CVS are also implementing similar measures.
Finding "fake clinics": How to get access to actual abortion care
Watch out for "crisis pregnancy centers" that don't provide abortions and instead delay actual care for pregnant women, while also being exempt from HIPAA regulations.
Watch out for "crisis pregnancy centers" that don't provide abortions and instead delay actual care for pregnant women, while also being exempt from HIPAA regulations.
Church in Renton vandalized with 'Abortions save lives'
A Catholic Church was vandalized in Renton Friday night, the same day the U.S. Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to abortion by overturning Roe v. Wade. Authorities say additional patrol will be provided as a precaution for places of worship as well as locations of care for women’s health following similar incidents in the region.
A Catholic Church was vandalized in Renton Friday night, the same day the U.S. Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to abortion by overturning Roe v. Wade. Authorities say additional patrol will be provided as a precaution for places of worship as well as locations of care for women’s health following similar incidents in the region.