Abortion Laws

Graham unveils plan for nationwide abortion ban after 15 weeks

Republican party leaders did not immediately embrace the bill, which would prohibit the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy with rare exceptions, and has almost no chance of becoming law in the Democratic-held Congress.

September 13, 2022 7:10pm EDT

EXPLAINER: ‘Morning after pill’ not always option after rape

Here’s a look at emergency contraceptives and what some people are saying.

September 11, 2022 1:34pm EDT

Chief Justice John Roberts defends legitimacy of Supreme Court

Opinion polls have shown a sharp drop in approval of the Supreme Court and trust for the institution.

September 10, 2022 10:35am EDT

South Carolina lawmakers to debate on rape, incest exceptions in proposed abortion ban

The Senate Medical Affairs Committee vote 9-8 with two Republicans joining all Democrats — to send the bill to the full Senate.

September 6, 2022 8:42pm EDT

VA to offer abortions to veterans in certain cases

It’s the first time VA doctors will be able to perform abortions on federal property.

September 2, 2022 4:11pm EDT

South Carolina House approves abortion ban with exceptions

South Carolina’s bill currently allows abortions if a mother's life is in danger and then lists several different medical emergencies that would fit into that exception.

August 31, 2022 2:52pm EDT

More 'trigger laws' take effect: 4 more states to ban almost all abortions

To date, 13 states have passed so-called trigger laws that were designed to outlaw most abortions if the Supreme Court threw out the constitutional right to end a pregnancy.

August 25, 2022 11:23am EDT

Kansas voters uphold abortion rights in recount

The vote drew broad attention because it was the first state referendum on abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.

August 21, 2022 10:22pm EDT