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March 18, 2024 at 7:37 PM

Biden campaign sees abortion rights, independent voters as key in Arizona and Nevada

Ahead of Biden making campaign stops on Tuesday in Arizona and Nevada, advisers are laying out why they still place him in a better position than Trump
March 18, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Biden campaign sees abortion rights, independent voters as key in Arizona and Nevada
March 14, 2024 at 8:18 PM

Vice President Harris makes historic visit to Minnesota abortion clinic

ABC News' Selina Wang and Averi Harper discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to a Planned Parenthood Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.
March 14, 2024 at 8:18 PM
Vice President Harris makes historic visit to Minnesota abortion clinic
March 8, 2024 at 7:38 AM

Biden calls out conservative Supreme Court justices on reproductive rights

Biden briefly called out the Supreme Court's conservative-leaning justices over the loss of constitutional abortion protections.
March 8, 2024 at 7:38 AM
Biden calls out conservative Supreme Court justices on reproductive rights
March 8, 2024 at 3:56 AM

Biden, Democrats' SOTU guests spotlight reproductive rights fight

House Democrats have invited 28 advocates for reproductive rights to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address on Thursday night.
March 8, 2024 at 3:56 AM
Biden, Democrats' SOTU guests spotlight reproductive rights fight
March 8, 2024 at 1:32 AM

'How many people need to speak up?': Biden SOTU guest to ABC News on abortion access

Kate Cox, denied an abortion in Texas, sat down with ABC's Rachel Scott.
March 8, 2024 at 1:32 AM
Woman who sued Texas to get emergency abortion, Biden guest, speaks out before speech
March 7, 2024 at 9:28 PM

Kate Cox and her doctor talk about Cox’s abortion

ABC News senior congressional correspondent Rachel Scott talks with Kate Cox on her fight to obtain an abortion in Texas ahead of being a guest at President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address.
March 7, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Kate Cox and her doctor talk about Cox’s abortion
March 7, 2024 at 4:46 AM

Maryland abortion clinics could get money for security under bill in state Senate

Abortion clinics in Maryland could pay for enhanced security and greater access through a grant program being considered by state lawmakers
March 7, 2024 at 4:46 AM
Maryland abortion clinics could get money for security under bill in state Senate
March 5, 2024 at 1:11 AM

France enshrines abortion rights in constitution

France became the only country to explicitly guarantee a woman’s right to voluntarily terminate a pregnancy.
March 5, 2024 at 1:11 AM
France enshrines abortion rights in constitution
March 5, 2024 at 1:10 AM

1st over-the-counter birth control pill to go on sale at end of month

Opill is expected to be sold at major stores and pharmacies by the end of the month, its parent company, Perrigo, said.
March 5, 2024 at 1:10 AM
1st over-the-counter birth control pill to go on sale at end of month
March 5, 2024 at 12:54 AM

France becomes the only country to explicitly guarantee abortion as a constitutional right

French lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved a bill to enshrine abortion rights in France’s constitution, making it the only country to explicitly guarantee a woman’s right to voluntarily terminate a pregnancy
March 5, 2024 at 12:54 AM
French lawmakers approve a bill that makes abortion a constitutional right
March 2, 2024 at 5:37 PM

Walgreens and CVS to offer abortion pill where legal

The two major pharmacy chains will provide access to the abortion pill in states where it's legal and start filling prescriptions "within a week."
March 2, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Walgreens and CVS to offer abortion pill where legal
March 2, 2024 at 3:20 PM

CVS and Walgreens to begin selling abortion pill mifepristone in some states

Both pharmacies plan to start providing the pill in a select number of states first, and gradually expand to others where it's legal.
March 2, 2024 at 3:20 PM
CVS and Walgreens to begin selling abortion pill
March 2, 2024 at 3:47 AM

Walgreens, CVS to offer abortion pill in some states

Walgreens and CVS have now received certification to dispense mifepristone and will start selling it in some states.
March 2, 2024 at 3:47 AM
Walgreens, CVS to offer abortion pill in some states
February 29, 2024 at 5:59 PM

Illinois, Florida, California saw largest increase in abortions in first 15 months after overturn of Roe v. Wade

New data released in the Society for Family Planning's WeCount report shows a surge in abortions in Illinois, Florida and California.
February 29, 2024 at 5:59 PM
These 3 states saw largest increase in abortions after overturn of Roe v. Wade
February 29, 2024 at 5:54 PM

Abortions via telehealth medication have been on the rise, report finds

In the first nationwide count of telehealth abortions, researchers estimated that 16% of abortions in the U.S were done via pills dispensed by mail
February 29, 2024 at 5:54 PM
Abortions via telehealth medication have been on the rise, report finds
1 month ago

Major hospital suspends IVF treatments after state court ruling

The University of Alabama at Birmingham announced it is pausing its treatments at Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility as it evaluates the Alabama Supreme Court's decision on IVF.
1 month ago
Major hospital suspends IVF treatments after state court ruling
1 month ago

The women and doctors caught in the middle of a post-Roe America

With access to abortion largely banned across the South, "Nightline" follows the women and doctors navigating the gray areas of abortion restrictions from state to state.
1 month ago
The women and doctors caught in the middle of a post-Roe America
1 month ago

Pregnant Texas woman travels cross-country for abortion care to save her life

After a Texas woman receives a devastating diagnosis related to her planned pregnancy, her state's near-total abortion ban forces her to travel miles to save her own life.
1 month ago
Pregnant Texas woman travels cross-country for abortion care to save her life
1 month ago

Trump privately signals support for 16-week abortion ban: Sources

Former President Donald Trump has privately expressed support for a 16-week abortion ban in conversations with allies and advisors, two sources tell ABC News.
1 month ago
Trump privately signals support for 16-week abortion ban: Sources
1 month ago

Abortion pill studies cited in ruling set for Supreme Court are retracted

Studies cited in a ruling to suspend FDA’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone were retracted by Sage Publishing earlier this week.
1 month ago
Abortion pill studies cited in ruling set for Supreme Court are retracted
1 month ago

South Carolina bill would offer compensation to women denied abortions

A South Carolina bill would offer women -- who would have sought abortion care if not for the state's ban -- to get compensation for continuing their pregnancies.
1 month ago
Women denied abortions would get paid under new state bill
2 months ago

Biden making abortion a top campaign priority

President Joe Biden appears to be focusing his re-election campaign on the economy and abortion rights after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
2 months ago
Biden making abortion a top campaign priority
2 months ago

Biden campaign speech on abortion rights disrupted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators

The protests continued when the president's motorcade was greeted outside the rally site by dozens of demonstrators.
2 months ago
Biden campaign speech on abortion rights disrupted by pro-Palestinian demonstrators
2 months ago

Biden, at abortion rights campaign rally, repeatedly interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters

They disrupted his major 2024 event with chants of "Genocide Joe."
2 months ago
Biden, at abortion rights campaign rally, interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters
2 months ago

Biden and Harris rally for reproductive rights

President Biden and VP Harris made their first joint appearance in Virginia, kicking off their 2024 campaign season.
2 months ago
Biden and Harris rally for reproductive rights
2 months ago

North Dakota court keeps strict abortion ban in place even in cases of medical emergencies

A North Dakota court kept a strict abortion ban in effect, even in cases to save the life of the mother or preserve her health.
2 months ago
North Dakota court keeps strict abortion ban in place even for medical emergencies
2 months ago

President Biden vows to protect abortion on Roe anniversary

The Biden administration announced several actions to protect contraceptives, abortion access and emergency abortion care on what would have been Roe's 51st anniversary.
2 months ago
President Biden vows to protect abortion on Roe anniversary
2 months ago

Biden administration announces new steps to protect contraceptives, abortion medication on Roe anniversary

The Biden administration announced several actions to protect contraceptives, abortion access and emergency abortion care on what would have been Roe's 51st anniversary.
2 months ago
Biden administration announces new actions to protect abortion on Roe anniversary
2 months ago

Grand jury declines to indict Ohio woman facing charges after she miscarried

A grand jury on Thursday declined to indict an Ohio woman who was facing charges after she miscarried in the bathroom in September 2022.
2 months ago
Grand jury declines to indict woman who miscarried
2 months ago

Grand jury declines to indict Ohio woman facing charges after she miscarried

Brittany Watts was arrested last October and pleaded not guilty to the charge. If convicted, she would have faced up to a year in prison.
2 months ago
Grand jury declines to indict Ohio woman facing charges after she miscarried
2 months ago

Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on abortion

Abortion is a key issue in the 2024 presidential election: Here's where presidential candidates stand
2 months ago
Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on abortion
2 months ago

A court has ruled Texas doctors don't need to perform emergency abortions. Here's what that means

This week, a federal appeals court ruled Texas doctors don't need to perform emergency abortions despite guidance from the Biden administration. Here's what that means.
2 months ago
Court rules Texas doctors don't need to perform emergency abortions: What to know
2 months ago

Mother in health crisis up against abortion ban running for state office

Allie Phillips, a Democratic candidate for a Tennessee state House seat, speaks with Linsey Davis about her personal abortion story.
2 months ago
‘A seat at the table’: Mom in health crisis facing abortion ban running for office
3 months ago

'Our hearts hurt': Men impacted by abortion restrictions share their stories

On the Brink: Men share how they feel about the impact of abortion restrictions on their partners' healthcare in post-Roe America.
3 months ago
Men impacted by abortion restrictions share their stories
3 months ago

Meagan’s Story

A young woman in Wisconsin describes her grief after a devastating diagnosis changed the course of her pregnancy and forced her to flee the state for life-saving care.
3 months ago
Meagan’s Story
3 months ago

'Traumatized': One woman's pregnancy journey becomes a nightmare in post-Roe America

Meagan's fetus had a severe, life-limiting anomaly, but she was unable to get care in Wisconsin. Meagan and her husband traveled to
3 months ago
'Traumatized': One woman's pregnancy journey becomes a nightmare in post-Roe America
3 months ago

Fighting for their lives: Women and the impact of abortion restrictions in post-Roe America

ABC News interviewed 18 women as part of the series "On the Brink" about abortion in America after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
3 months ago
Fighting for their lives: Women and the impact of abortion restrictions post-Roe
3 months ago

Kiersten’s Story

Texas woman fights back against the state’s abortion laws after a “traumatizing” hospital experience
3 months ago
Kiersten’s Story
3 months ago

Where the 2024 GOP candidates stand on the Kate Cox Texas abortion case

Kate Cox is the Texas woman who was denied an abortion by the state Supreme Court ruling after she learned of her fetus’ fatal diagnosis.
3 months ago
 Where the 2024 GOP candidates stand on the Kate Cox Texas abortion case
3 months ago

Rachel Scott discusses the state of reproductive health post Roe

Rachel Scott talks with Byron Pitts about her months-long reporting with Diane Sawyer on the state of reproductive health following the repeal of Roe v Wade.
3 months ago
Rachel Scott discusses the state of reproductive health post Roe
3 months ago

On the Brink: How post-Roe America has left pregnant women in fear

ABC News' Diane Sawyer and Rachel Scott report for "Impact x Nightline" on the dire impact of new healthcare restrictions on pregnant women.
3 months ago
On the Brink: How post-Roe America has left pregnant women in fear
3 months ago

Supreme Court to hear cases over common abortion medication

Plus, the jury is out on the Rudy Giuliani trial and his possible multimillion dollar payout.
3 months ago
Supreme Court to hear cases over common abortion medication
3 months ago

Will the Supreme Court change abortion access across the country?

The Supreme Court has decided to hear cases against the abortion pill, mifepristone. This could challenge and change abortion access nationwide, even in so-called "safe" states.
3 months ago
Will the Supreme Court change abortion access across the country?
3 months ago

Battle over abortion access heats up

Presidential candidates are being questioned on their views on abortion rights in the U.S.
3 months ago
Battle over abortion access heats up
3 months ago

In post-Roe America, women detail agony of being forced to carry nonviable pregnancies to term

ABC News interviewed 18 women as part of the series "On the Brink" about abortion in America after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
3 months ago
In post-Roe America, women grapple with carrying babies they know will not survive
3 months ago

Delayed and denied: Women pushed to death's door for abortion care in post-Roe America

ABC News interviewed 18 women for the series "On the Brink," looking at abortion care in America after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
3 months ago
Delayed and denied: Women pushed to death's door for abortion care after Roe
3 months ago

Supreme Court to take up abortion pill case that could impact access nationwide

The Supreme Court is set to take up abortion pill case that could impact access nationwide.
3 months ago
Supreme Court to take up abortion pill case that could impact access nationwide
3 months ago

Supreme Court to take up abortion pill case

The U.S. Supreme Court granted petitions from the F.D.A. and Danco Labs to hear their appeal of a ruling that would reinstate restrictions on mifepristone and sharply roll back access nationwide.
3 months ago
Supreme Court to take up abortion pill case
3 months ago

Allie’s Story

Tennessee woman Allie Phillips had to travel hundreds of miles to receive abortion care for her non-viable fetus - putting her life in the balance.
3 months ago
Allie’s Story
3 months ago

Jennifer’s Story

Idaho couple Jen and John Adkins describe the anguish they felt when fleeing their home state to terminate their non-viable pregnancy.
3 months ago
Jennifer’s Story