Abortion is now banned or under threat in these states
More than a dozen states have laws that criminalize abortion when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Here’s a look at abortion laws by state.
By Caroline Kitchener, Kevin Schaul, N. Kirkpatrick, Daniela Santamariña and Lauren TierneyOklahoma must allow abortion if mother’s life is threatened, court rules
The 5-to-4 ruling overturned part of the state’s near-total abortion ban, allowing an exemption if a doctor says the pregnancy could threaten the patient’s life.
By Andrew JeongIdaho hospital to stop delivering babies, partly due to ‘political climate’
Bonner General Health noted “legal and political climate” in a state where trigger laws banned nearly all abortions after the fall of the constitutional right to them.
By Brittany Shammas and Marisa IatiWyoming’s GOP governor signs law banning abortion pills
Gov. Mark Gordon signed the first such U.S. law, which is likely to be challenged in court. Penalties include up to six months’ imprisonment and a fine.
By Andrew JeongWhat the Texas judge said in delaying notice of abortion-pill hearing
Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk took the unusual step of intentionally delaying public notice of the hearing planned for Wednesday morning in Amarillo, Tex.
By Ann E. MarimowAfter unusual delay, Texas judge announces abortion-pill hearing
Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk took the highly unusual steps in hopes of minimizing protests and threats in connection with the case, people familiar with the plan said.
By Perry Stein, Ann E. Marimow and Caroline KitchenerTexas man sues women he says helped his ex-wife obtain abortion pills
A Texas man has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against three women who allegedly helped his ex-wife obtain abortion pills and terminate her pregnancy.
By Caroline Kitchener, Joanna Slater and Arelis R. Hernández12 states sue FDA to make abortion pill more accessible
There are tight FDA restrictions on the distribution of mifepristone, an abortion pill at the center of the reproductive rights debate.
By Kelsey AblesHarris calls challenges to abortion pills an attack on public health system
Vice President Harris defended Americans' rights to abortion pills Friday.
By Justine McDanielHer baby has a deadly diagnosis. Her Florida doctors refused an abortion.
Halfway through the pregnancy, a routine ultrasound revealed the fetus had devastating abnormalities, pitching the couple into the uncharted landscape of Florida’s new abortion law.
By Frances Stead SellersRepublicans aim to decimate abortion access in post-Roe haven states
GOP hard-liners seek new abortion restrictions in key post-Roe destination states, including North Carolina, Florida and Nebraska.
By Caroline Kitchener and Rachel RoubeinNew Arizona GOP chairman solicits election deniers to secure spot
Jeff DeWit, a former state treasurer and Trump campaign aide, wooed prominent election deniers to stave off far-right challenge
By Yvonne Wingett Sanchez and Isaac ArnsdorfRNC urges GOP candidates to ‘go on offense’ on abortion in 2024
The Republican National Committee passed a resolution pushing the strictest antiabortion legislation possible.
By Amy B WangWhat to know about getting abortion pills at your local pharmacy
They’re unlikely to be available immediately as stores seek certification and set up systems to track shipments.
By Frances Stead SellersAbortion foes prepare for their first March for Life, post-Roe
A national limit on abortion has become one of the new focal points for march organizers and other antiabortion leaders.
By Rachel RoubeinTalk of prosecuting women for abortion pills roils antiabortion movement
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall suggested women who use abortion pills could be prosecuted under a law first passed to protect children from meth lab fumes.
By Caroline Kitchener and Ellen FrancisHouse Republicans approve antiabortion bills after daunting midterm
One measure has no legislative impact; Democrats argue the other is unnecessary because of current law.
By Marianna Sotomayor and Rachel RoubeinSouth Carolina Supreme Court strikes down state’s 6-week abortion law
Abortions in South Carolina are now legal to at least 20 weeks after the state supreme court tossed the six-week ban Thursday.
By Kim Bellware and Silvia Foster-FrauJustice Dept.: Despite bans, abortion pills may be mailed to any state
U.S. law allows mail delivery of mifepristone and misoprostol despite attempts by states to ban it, the opinion says, because a sender can't know how the pills will be used.
By Perry SteinAntiabortion activist dismissed from priesthood for ‘blasphemous communications’
The Vatican has removed high-profile Catholic leader Frank Pavone from the priesthood, a move that many of the most fervent national antiabortion advocates are questioning.
By Caroline Kitchener and Michelle Boorstein