The legal wrangling is almost certain to continue to cause chaos for Americans seeking abortions in the near future, with court rulings able to upend access at a moment’s notice.
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Alabama uses abortion ruling to argue for ban on medical care for transgender youth
Alabama is using the U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion to argue that the state should also be able to ban gender-affirming medical treatments for transgender youth.
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Judge to block Florida abortion ban; Kentucky ban on hold
The cases reflect battles being waged in courts across the country after the Supreme Court said abortion was no longer protected under the federal constitution.
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Google searches for ‘abortion pill’ soared after the court leak
The traffic surge likely reflects concern about reduced access to abortion in many states after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
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Instagram hides some posts that mention abortion
In some cases, it’s requiring users to confirm their age before letting them view posts offering information about the procedure.
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Halsey says good riddance to concertgoers leaving show during abortion rights speech
The Grammy nominee was among several musicians who protested the Supreme Court’s actions this weekend in front of a live crowd.
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Demise of Roe v. Wade shifts battleground to courthouses around U.S.
The decision to end constitutional protection for abortion opens the gates for a wave of litigation from all sides.
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Hundreds rally for abortion rights in Portland
The speakers at Sunday’s demonstration in Monument Square included several women who shared their experiences of having had an abortion.
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Trump’s lasting legacy grows as Supreme Court overturns Roe
The Supreme Court’s decision that women have no constitutional right to an abortion marked the apex of a week that reinforced Donald Trump’s grip on Washington more than a year and a half after he exited the White House.
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Some U.S. clinics stop doing abortions as ruling takes hold
In some states, clinics have stopped performing abortions for fear of prosecution, sending women away in tears.