In its first ruling on reproductive rights since overturning Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit that questioned the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone.
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Why ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ will be California’s next abortion battleground
California legislators have passed a slew of laws to protect abortion rights. But after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, many fear attempting to regulate “crisis pregnancy centers” is legally risky.
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Roe v. Wade reversal could affect millions of Latinas, UCLA study finds
UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute researchers found that nearly half of the Latina population of childbearing age lives in states with abortion restrictions.
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Abortion bans are motivating midterm voters, poll shows
A new KFF poll shows Democrats and those living in states where abortion is illegal say the issue has made them more motivated to vote. It also shows that 70% of Republicans oppose total abortion bans.
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Newsom signs abortion protections into law
As other states restrict or ban abortions, the new California laws aim to improve access and protect patients and clinicians. They will also expand services to accommodate an expected influx from other states.
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Proposal to put abortion protections in California Constitution appears headed for victory
Eight in 10 California voters say abortion is an important issue when voting this year, while 71% say they plan to vote yes on Proposition 1, an amendment to enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution.
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How abortion rights were won in conservative Kansas
Voters reject a measure that would have let GOP lawmakers restrict or outlaw abortion. Can abortion rights activists replicate the victory beyond Kansas?
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Voters reject attempt to strip state abortion protections in Kansas
In first post-Roe election test, voters keep abortion protections in Kansas. Elsewhere in primaries Tuesday, former President Donald Trump’s endorsement sway is tested in Arizona, Washington, Michigan and Missouri.
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Jews, Muslims and others say Roe v. Wade reversal threatens their religious freedom
After the fall of Roe vs. Wade, Jews, Muslims and others debate abortion access and religious liberty.
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These California nurse-midwives want to provide abortions. They’re struggling to get trained
Some Californians received a test of the earthquake early-warning system seven hours before the appointed time, waking…