Abortion legality debates continue nationwide
By WVUA 23 News Student Reporter Giselle Hood Opposing rulings on abortion pills could send yet another debate over reproductive rights to the U.S. Supreme Court. Before that happens, Alabama has its…
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Kansas could soon approve 'born alive' abortion bill
The Associated Press TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - A Kansas proposal based on the disputed idea that providers leave newborns to die after unsuccessful abortions is nearing legislative approval. The push for the legislation comes as Republicans pursue limited anti-abortion measures,…
Women sue Texas over abortion ban, say it risked their lives
The Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Five women who said they were denied abortions even when pregnancy endangered their lives are suing Texas over its abortion ban. The lawsuit filed Monday in state court said the Texas law is…
After midterms, states weighing abortion protections, bans
By AMY FORLITI and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Election wins for abortion rights and Democrats could translate into abortion protections in some states. But more restrictions could still be coming elsewhere. This year's overturning of Roe v.…
Mental crises excluded from some state abortion exemptions
By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer Abortion bans in several states allow exemptions for life-threatening health emergencies, but they say mental health crises don't count. Some abortion foes say the laws target women who fake mental illness to get doctors…
Abortion ruling means more and riskier births in Mississippi
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG Associated Press/Report for America GREENWOOD, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi expects 5,000 more births each year as a result of the Supreme Court ruling denying abortion rights. Mortality data show these children are more likely to die before…
Teen interest in long-lasting birth control soars after Roe
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and ARLEIGH RODGERS Associated Press Experts say the U.S. Supreme Court’s June ruling overturning Roe v. Wade appears to be sending more teens to their doctors in search of birth control, including long-acting reversible forms like intrauterine…
Women race political clock, cross state lines for abortions
DAYTON, OHIO (AP) - With abortion limits enacted or looming nationwide, an Ohio provider has been referring hundreds of patients to its sister clinic in Indianapolis. Their pregnancies exceed Ohio’s six-week limit, passed when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v.…
Owner: Mississippi abortion clinic is sold, won't reopen
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The owner of Mississippi's only abortion clinic says she's sold the building and will not reopen the clinic even if a state court allows her to do so. Diane Derzis…
Floating abortion clinic proposed in Gulf to bypass bans
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A California doctor is proposing a floating abortion clinic in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico as a way to maintain access for people in southern states where abortion bans have been enacted. The idea…
Impassioned Biden signs order on abortion access
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to protect access to abortion, delivering impassioned remarks condemning the Supreme Court decision that ended that constitutional right. He said it's now up to Congress to fully restore the…
Judge set to hear challenge of Mississippi abortion law
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A judge is considering a lawsuit filed by Mississippi’s only abortion clinic, which is trying to remain open by blocking a law that would ban most abortions in the state.…
Biden backs filibuster exception to protect abortion access
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden says he would support an exception to the Senate filibuster to protect access to abortion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The Democratic president said Thursday there should be an “exception to…
Abortion battles in state courts after Supreme Court ruling
By KEVIN McGILL, AMY FORLITI and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Abortion bans are temporarily blocked in Louisiana and Utah, while a federal court in South Carolina says a law sharply restricting the procedure can take effect…
Protestors pack Birmingham's streets in wake of abortion ruling
By WVUA 23 News Reporter Asher Redd Protestors packed the streets of downtown Birmingham Saturday afternoon in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday. Rather…
Abortion rights protests held around nation
By The Associated Press Protests over the leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that would throw out the court’s Roe v. Wade ruling sent people into the streets around the nation. Around 1,000 people gathered in front of the court…
Amid abortion rights threat, OB-GYNs more vocal with support
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has been defending abortion in recent lawsuits challenging state restrictions. But for years after the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision the profession was divided…
