A lawsuit filed by anti-abortion groups could restrict access to the most commonly used form of abortion, and is the biggest fight over reproductive healthcare since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
“Thousands of girls and women in states that banned abortion experienced rape-related pregnancy, but few (if any) obtained in-state abortions legally, suggesting that rape exceptions fail to provide reasonable access to abortion for survivors,” the study stated.
During Tuesday’s event, the president and vice president highlighted several new measures the administration is taking to strengthen reproductive health care access, criticized extreme abortion bans, and highlighted the stakes of the 2024 election for reproductive rights.
On the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, a NC minister explains why Republican lawmakers' abortion ban has made life more dangerous for women. The Rev. Heather Rodrigues of Duke Memorial in Durham was one of numerous faith leaders who spoke out Monday in Raleigh....
On the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, here’s a look at all the times North Carolina’s lawmakers tried to disrupt abortion care.
A federal judge will hear arguments in a lawsuit accusing the state of overstepping its authority by imposing regulations of the drug mifepristone that surpass those set by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Republicans have said that if they win the governor’s race and expand their control in the legislature in 2024, a full ban is on the table.
These wins indicate that reproductive rights remain a potent issue for voters heading into the 2024 presidential election.
A new analysis found that there were 4,230 abortions provided in North Carolina in June, and only 2,920 in July—a decrease of more than 30%—after Republicans’ 12-week abortion ban went into effect.
Although these pharmacies dispensing the drug marks a victory for reproductive freedom, a looming Supreme Court case could cut off access to the medication in states where abortion is still legal.
