After 42 years, Hope Medical Group for Women will close because Louisiana has banned nearly all abortions. The clinic director and some of the staff may relocate to a state where abortion is legal.
Anti-abortion rights protesters fill the hallways of the Indiana Statehouse on August 5 as lawmakers vote on a near-total abortion ban in Indianapolis. An Indiana judge on Thursday blocked enforcement of the state’s abortion ban, putting the law on hold as abortion clinic operators argued the new law violates the state constitution. /AP/Arlie Rogers, file … Read more
The race for an open U.S. Senate seat in Ohio has put abortion rights and women voters in the national spotlight.
Senator Lindsey Graham, RSC, has introduced a bill to restrict access to abortion across the country. STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images hide caption caption toggle STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images Senator Lindsey Graham, RSC, has introduced a bill to restrict access to abortion across the country. STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images Sen. Lindsey Graham, RS.C., … Read more
South Carolina Republican Sen. Tom Davis looks over documents on his desk before a Sept. 7 debate on a bill to ban abortions. Jeffrey Collins/AP hide caption caption toggle Jeffrey Collins/AP South Carolina Republican Sen. Tom Davis looks over documents on his desk before a Sept. 7 debate on a bill to ban abortions. Jeffrey … Read more
Abortion rights supporters gather outside the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, during a rally on September 7, 2022. Jeff Kowalski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption caption toggle Jeff Kowalski/AFP via Getty Images Abortion rights supporters gather outside the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, during a rally on September 7, 2022. Jeff Kowalski/AFP via … Read more
Abortion rights protesters attend a rally outside the State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, on June 24, following the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Paul Sancia/AP hide caption caption toggle Paul Sancia/AP Abortion rights protesters attend a rally outside the State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan, on June 24, following the US Supreme … Read more
Abortion rights advocates and anti-abortion protesters demonstrate outside the US Supreme Court on December 1, 2021. Heading into the 2022 midterm elections, abortion is a top issue for Democrats. For Republicans, it’s inflation. For independents, inflation is also at the top, and abortion is second. Andrew Harnick/AP hide caption caption toggle Andrew Harnick/AP Abortion rights … Read more
A number of Republican candidates are changing their positions on abortion ahead of this fall’s midterm elections.
Protesters hold signs as they march in opposition to the anti-abortion bill SB 8 outside the Texas state capitol on May 29, 2021 in Austin. Sergio Flores/Getty Images hide caption caption toggle Sergio Flores/Getty Images Protesters hold signs as they march in opposition to the anti-abortion bill SB 8 outside the Texas state capitol on … Read more