West Virginia judge blocks state's ability to enforce 150-year-old abortion ban
West Virginia has a state law on the books dating back to the 1800s making performing or obtaining an abortion a felony, punishable by up to a decade in prison. It provides an exception for cases in which a pregnant person’s life is at risk.
House votes to restore abortion rights; Senate odds dim
The House has voted to restore abortion rights nationwide in Democrats' first legislative response to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
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.
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.
Gov. Whitmer signs order refusing to extradite women who come to Michigan for abortions
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she will not extradite people who come to Michigan for abortions. With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, some states have begun the process of making abortion illegal.
Reproductive Freedom for All effort to get abortion on ballot gets record-breaking signatures
"It would repeal all pro-life laws that we already have - that it would change our laws regard to pregnancy in Michigan," said Ann Visser, Right to Life Michigan.
Petition drives to place abortion, election reform on state ballot could face challenges
The election reform ballot proposal would give you nine days to vote before Election Day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pro-abortion rights protestors block Lansing Fourth of July parade, ending event
The Lansing Fourth of July parade ended after some pro-abortion rights protestors blocked the route.
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
Woman's provocative pro-choice signs are selling quick in Royal Oak
She got the idea to make the signs after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last week ending the constitutional right to abortion.
Shifting abortion laws since Roe v. Wade decision causes confusion for providers, patients
The evolving legal landscape around abortion access is causing confusion for providers and patients across the country after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
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.
Roe v. Wade: What to know about the now-overturned abortion ruling, and what's next for Arizona
More than a month after a leak that sent shockwaves across the country, justices of the United States Supreme Court overturned a landmark 1970s ruling that paved the way for legalized abortions in the United States. Here's what you should know about Roe v. Wade, in addition to the controversies surrounding it.
Women's March supporters climb crane in DC to unveil banner protesting Roe v. Wade decision
Supporters of the Women's March have climbed a crane in D.C., unveiling a banner calling on President Joe Biden to "protect abortion, protesting the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to a press release.