Supreme Court to take up restrictions on abortion pill mifepristone
Mifepristone is one of two drugs used in medication abortions, which account for more than half of all abortions in the United States.
What to know about abortion lawsuits in US courts this week
After the Texas Supreme Court ruled against a Texas woman seeking permission to obtain an abortion in the state, three other state top courts are scheduled to hear abortion cases this week.
Texas Supreme Court stops court order allowing pregnant Dallas woman to have an abortion
In a one-page order, the court said it was temporarily staying Thursday's ruling "without regard to the merits." The case is still pending.
Missouri lawmakers again propose allowing homicide charges for women who have abortions
Some Republican Missouri lawmakers are renewing their call to allow homicide charges against women who have abortions.
Judge says Texas woman can abort pregnancy
A judge ruled a Texas woman could terminate her pregnancy due to health concerns. Officials say 31-year-old Kate Cox was seeking the abortion after doctors said the fetus has an abnormality and the pregnancy was not viable. FOX 26 Legal Analyst Chris Tritico joins us to discuss how the ruling could affect Texas' near-total abortion ban.
Study pinpoints how many extra births occurred after Roe v Wade overturned
Births rose by an average 2.3 percent post-Roe v. Wade, the study found.
Ohio voters pass abortion protections. But courts to decide when and how they take effect
The amendment approved on Nov. 7 did not repeal existing Ohio laws relating to abortion or reproductive rights. That has prompted some anti-abortion activists to step up pressure on Republican elected officials to extend their efforts to halt, or delay it.
20 women suing Texas over abortion laws
The number of women suing Texas over the state's abortion laws is now at 20. The women say they were told they could not get the health care they needed for their medically complex pregnancies that put their lives and health in danger.
Republican faction seeks to keep courts from interpreting Ohio's new abortion rights amendment
Four Ohio Republican state lawmakers are seeking to strip judges of their power to interpret an abortion rights amendment after voters opted to enshrine those rights in the state's constitution this week.
These states could see abortion on the ballot in 2024
Questions about abortion are being considered in several states — some to protect access and some to limit or ban it.
Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.
Ohio voters pass constitutional amendment to protect abortion access
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
Texas counties attempting to stop people from using roads to get an abortion grows
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
Texas counties attempts to stop people from using roads to get an abortion
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
Lubbock County, Texas, bans travel on its roads to help someone seeking an abortion
The ordinance allows citizens to sue anyone who assists a person in traveling to get an abortion in Lubbock County, Texas, or even traveling through the area to seek care elsewhere.
Nebraska abortion case: Mom who gave pills to teen daughter to end pregnancy gets prison time
The abortion, well into the teen's third trimester, violated Nebraska law at the time that banned abortion after 20 weeks of gestation.
Harris County attorney signed amicus brief siding with US v. Idaho case over abortion ban
Harris County has signed on to an amicus brief, siding with the U.S. in their court case which challenges the states near total ban on abortion.
BOAT Act: Texas congressman introduces law to ban abortions in maritime jurisdiction
A Texas congressman introduced a new law to ban people from having abortions offshore in a boat in federal waters.
South Carolina abortion ban with 'fetal heartbeat' limit creates confusion, doctors say
The South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ban on most abortions this week but left undecided the question of when, exactly, the “fetal heartbeat” limit begins during pregnancy.
Supporters blast approved ballot language for Ohio’s fall abortion amendment as misleading
Ohio faces a pivotal moment as voters prepare to weigh in on a contentious ballot issue centered on abortion access during the upcoming fall election.