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PublishedMay 16, 2023
Abortion after 12 weeks banned in North Carolina after lawmakers override governor’s veto
The votes came as abortion rights in the U.S. faced another tectonic shift with lawmakers in South Carolina and Nebraska also considering new abortion limits.
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PublishedMay 12, 2023
Lawmakers consider adding right to bodily autonomy to Maine Constitution
The bill, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Craig Hickman, has raised a host of possible scenarios that likely would need to be sorted out by the courts if the amendment were to pass.
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PublishedMay 10, 2023
Vermont governor signs first-in-nation bill shielding access to medication abortion
The Republican governor signed bills into law that explicitly include protecting access to a medication widely used in abortions even if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration withdraws its approval of the pill, mifepristone.
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PublishedMay 6, 2023
Over-the-counter birth control pill faces FDA questions
Opill could become the first contraceptive pill to be moved out from behind the pharmacy counter onto store shelves or online.
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PublishedMay 5, 2023
Anti-abortion bills draw advocates back to Maine’s State House
While the crowd was much smaller than the one that packed the Capitol for Monday's abortion debate, lawmakers heard several hours of testimony Friday on bills proposed by abortion opponents.
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PublishedMay 1, 2023
Abortion hearing continues through the night, ends Tuesday morning
Legislative committees held hearings on five abortion bills, including Gov. Janet Mills' proposal to expand access later in pregnancy with a doctor's approval.
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PublishedApril 27, 2023
Washington, Minnesota become trans refuges, shield abortions
The law, which protects patients and providers, tells other states they will not be able to use Washington state courts or judicial processes to enforce their bans on abortion and gender-affirming health care.
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PublishedApril 19, 2023
Supreme Court delays decision on abortion pill, extends access until Friday
The justices are considering whether to allow restrictions on mifepristone to take effect as a legal challenge to the medication's FDA approval continues.
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PublishedApril 18, 2023
Abortion foes urge justices to allow limits on abortion drug
The Biden administration and pharmaceutical companies defend the drug as safe and effective, and warn of chaos for women and providers if Texas court-ordered changes take effect.
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PublishedApril 13, 2023
Florida lawmakers pass 6-week abortion ban backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis
The Republican governor and presumed 2024 presidential candidate is expected to sign the bill into law.
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