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Tuesday April 14, 2020

Federal Court: Medication Abortions Can Proceed In Texas

April 14, 2020 • A federal appeals court is allowing medication abortions to proceed in Texas despite an order suspending nonessential procedures.

Tuesday April 7, 2020

Federal Appeals Court Panel Reaffirms Texas Abortion Ban Under Coronavirus Limits

April 7, 2020 • The decision allows the ban while litigation continues. Top state Republican officials have said abortion is an elective procedure and should be suspended to save medical supplies during the pandemic.

Monday April 6, 2020

Federal Judge Allows Some Abortions To Continue In Oklahoma

April 6, 2020 • Patients have been turned away for abortions after Republican state officials said an executive order suspending elective procedures during the coronavirus pandemic applies to abortions.

Thursday April 2, 2020

In Texas, Oklahoma, Women Turned Away Because Of Coronavirus Abortion Bans

April 2, 2020 • Republican officials in several states are trying to ban abortion during the coronavirus pandemic to preserve medical supplies.

In Texas, Oklahoma, Women Turned Away Because Of Coronavirus Abortion Bans

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Tuesday March 31, 2020

As The Pandemic Spreads, Battles Over Abortion Play Out In Court

March 31, 2020 • Republican officials in several states have sought to suspend abortions during the pandemic.

Thursday March 12, 2020

As Missouri Clinic Awaits Its Legal Fate, Abortions In State Have Virtually Halted

A Planned Parenthood clinic in St. Louis is shown in June. The clinic has all but ceased providing abortions after Missouri tightened restrictions. Jeff Roberson/AP hide caption

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As Missouri Clinic Awaits Its Legal Fate, Abortions In State Have Virtually Halted

March 12, 2020 • The state has one remaining clinic in St. Louis, but Planned Parenthood officials say just three abortions were performed there in February, down from 174 in the same month a year ago.

Friday January 24, 2020

Trump Administration Threatens California Over Mandate That Insurers Cover Abortion

President Trump addresses a Cabinet meeting last month at the White House, as Vice President Pence looks on in the background. On Friday, the Trump administration suggested some of California's federal funds could be in jeopardy over the state's requirement that insurers cover abortions. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Trump Administration Threatens California Over Mandate That Insurers Cover Abortion

January 24, 2020 • Health officials said the state has 30 days to repeal the requirement or some of its federal funds might be in jeopardy. The threat comes on the same day Trump addressed an anti-abortion rights march.

Friday January 17, 2020

Supreme Court Takes Up Birth-Control Conscience Case

The Supreme Court will examine Trump administration regulations that allow employers to claim exemptions to the contraceptive insurance coverage mandate in the Affordable Care Act. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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Supreme Court Takes Up Birth-Control Conscience Case

January 17, 2020 • The high court will consider a case involving a challenge to a Trump administration rule that allows employers to opt out of providing contraceptive coverage for religious or moral reasons.

Sunday December 29, 2019

The Louisiana Clinic At The Center Of Abortion Case Before Supreme Court

The case is set to be argued before the U.S. Supreme Court on March 4. Sarah McCammon/NPR hide caption

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The Louisiana Clinic At The Center Of Abortion Case Before Supreme Court

December 29, 2019 • Hope Medical Group for Women in Shreveport is challenging a 2014 state law requiring doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a local hospital in case of an emergency.

The Louisiana Clinic At The Center Of Abortion Case Before Supreme Court

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Thursday December 5, 2019

Safety Problems Lead To Early End For Study Of 'Abortion Pill Reversal'

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Safety Problems Lead To Early End For Study Of 'Abortion Pill Reversal'

December 5, 2019 • Three of the 12 women enrolled in a study of progesterone to reverse a medication-based abortion required ambulance transport to a hospital for treatment of severe vaginal bleeding.

Monday December 2, 2019

Major Medical, Legal Groups Oppose Louisiana Abortion Law Before U.S. Supreme Court

Next year, Supreme Court justices will hear arguments regarding a Louisiana law that could leave the state with just one clinic that performs abortions. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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Major Medical, Legal Groups Oppose Louisiana Abortion Law Before U.S. Supreme Court

December 2, 2019 • In new amicus briefs, the American Medical Association and American Bar Association are among groups opposing the law, which is scheduled for oral arguments in March.

Monday November 4, 2019

In Key 2019 Races, Activists Gear Up For Big Fight Over Abortion

Republican Gov. Matt Bevin campaigns outside the governor's mansion in Frankfort, Ky., with anti-abortion-rights activists. Bevin has been a consistent and vocal opponent of abortion rights in Kentucky. Sarah McCammon/NPR hide caption

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In Key 2019 Races, Activists Gear Up For Big Fight Over Abortion

November 4, 2019 • In Virginia and Kentucky, activists on both sides of the abortion debate are working to elect candidates at the state level with the power to affect abortion policy.

In Key 2019 Races, Activists Gear Up For Big Fight Over Abortion

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Wednesday October 2, 2019

Planned Parenthood To Open Large New Facility In Illinois Near Missouri Border

A group of anti-abortion rights protesters hold signs during a rally outside a Planned Parenthood Reproductive Health Center in St Louis, Mo., in June. Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images hide caption

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Planned Parenthood To Open Large New Facility In Illinois Near Missouri Border

October 2, 2019 • The site of the 18,000 square foot clinic is intended to serve women from Missouri, where access to abortions has become more restrictive.

Thursday September 26, 2019

Australia's Largest State Lifts Abortion Restrictions

Residents of Sydney attend a rally last month at Parliament House in support of decriminalizing abortion. Brook Mitchell/Getty Images hide caption

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Australia's Largest State Lifts Abortion Restrictions

September 26, 2019 • The Parliament of New South Wales, home to the nation's largest city, Sydney, has removed unlawful abortion from the state's criminal code and has eased access to abortion services.

Monday September 23, 2019

At U.N., Trump Administration Professes 'No International Right To An Abortion'

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, seen in March, issued a statement Monday at the United Nations General Assembly stating that abortion is not an international human right. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption

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At U.N., Trump Administration Professes 'No International Right To An Abortion'

September 23, 2019 • The administration called on other nations to oppose efforts to promote access to abortion. Dozens of other countries signed a competing statement supporting sexual and reproductive health care.