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.
Minnesota woman denied morning-after pill by pharmacist wins $25K
In a landmark case, a jury found a Minnesota pharmacy didn't discriminate against a woman who was denied the morning-after pill in 2019, but the jury did award her $25,000.
Group of doctors blast Tudor Dixon's anti-abortion stance
The Republican gubernatorial candidate opposes abortion except for the life of the mother, which some doctors are taking issued with.
Whitmer again asks high court to immediately clarify abortion access in Michigan
Abortion remains one of the biggest sticking points in U.S. politics and especially Michigan as the November Midterm elections near.
State pro-choice advocates win in court with restraining order by judge
"Seventeen hundred innocent pre-born lives are lost to abortion in Michigan every month and those are lives that the court did not take any consideration of today - it's hard to imagine a more irreparable harm," said John Bursch, Alliance Defending Freedom.
Oakland County judge upholds order to stop prosecution of 1931 abortion law
An Oakland County judge has upheld a temporary restraining order that was requested by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to prohibit enforcement of Michigan’s 1931 statute criminalizing abortion. The injunction prohibits local county prosecutors from criminally prosecuting abortion in Michigan while the order is pending.
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.
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.
Michigan pro-life advocates ready for abortion fight after back and forth
In the span of just a few hours, an appeals court ruled that county prosecutors could enforce a 1931 law that banned abortions only to be blocked by a circuit judge. So, for now, abortion is still legal in Michigan. But the fight isn't over.
Southwest Michigan police seek arsonist after Planned Parenthood fire
Police are looking for a suspect who set a Kalamazoo Planned Parenthood on fire.
Oakland County judge issues order to stop prosecution of abortion from 1931 ban
Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Cunningham granted a temporary restraining order to prohibit enforcement of Michigan’s 1931 statute criminalizing abortion.
Appeals court rules Michigan's 1931 abortion ban can be enforced by county prosecutors
The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled on Monday that county prosecutors can enforce the 1931 law that made abortion illegal.
Michigan judge won't recuse self from key abortion case after request from GOP
Judge Elizabeth Gleicher suspended the state's 1931-abortion ban as a contingency if federal protections of abortion were overhauled - a ruling that dropped this summer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michigan lawmakers Tlaib, Levin arrested at Washington DC abortion protest
Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Congressman Andy Levin were arrested during an abortion protest in Washington D.C.
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.