Roe v. Wade

Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood and two smaller providers has resumed after being cut off for most of a year due to a provision in President Donald Trump’s 2022 tax and policy law. The defunding led to clinic closures, reduced services like breast cancer screenings and STI testing, and limited abortion access in some states.

The article highlights the 250th anniversary of the Fourth of July as a celebration of the U.S. democracy's longevity, despite its flawed history including indigenous displacement, slavery, and ongoing inequalities. It references past events like the bicentennial, Gerald Ford's civil rights legislation, Roe v. Wade, and the end of the Vietnam War, acknowledging both progress and persistent challenges.

A 2024-2025 study by the Urban Institute found that 30% of Ohio women reported needing but not receiving reproductive care, including preventive gynecologic services and birth control, despite Ohio's 2023 constitutional amendment legalizing abortion. Barriers cited include cost, insurance issues, and appointment difficulties, with disparities noted among young people, those with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Mylissa McNeill faced denied miscarriage care in 2022 due to abortion bans in Missouri and Kansas, leading to health complications. The article highlights how state abortion restrictions, including Missouri's law with vague medical emergency exceptions, hinder timely miscarriage management.

Technology, particularly medical advancements like the birth control pill and RU-486, has historically and currently empowered women in the abortion debate. The overturning of Roe v. Wade led to abortion bans in 13 states, yet abortion rates increased due to accessible medical technology. The article criticizes religious and political efforts to restrict abortion rights and enforce Christian morality through law.

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization on June 24, 2022, creating a fragmented landscape of state abortion laws. The article outlines current developments in abortion access following this ruling.

The Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, leading to a fragmented landscape of state laws regulating abortion. The ruling created a confusing patchwork of restrictions and protections across the U.S.

Louisiana women are experiencing a healthcare crisis following an abortion ban. The U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling overturned Roe v. Wade, enabling states to regulate abortion.

Tennessee Republicans unveiled a monument at the State Capitol to honor unborn children. The event occurred on the fourth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Support is growing among right-leaning groups for prosecuting women who obtain abortions. The antiabortion movement expresses frustration over increased abortion rates despite the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Abortion access in Virginia remains a focus four years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. While abortion is currently legal in the state, voters will determine in November whether to enshrine the right to access into Virginia's constitution.

A proposed constitutional amendment to codify same-sex marriage in Delaware failed in the House, with 24 yes votes, 3 no votes, and 14 members not voting. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, aimed to protect marriage rights from being denied based on characteristics like race or sex. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings criticized the failure as an 'appalling abdication' of duty.

A pro-life group reported that nearly 330,000 abortion pills were shipped to states with abortion restrictions between July 2023 and December 2025 via blue state shield laws, which protect out-of-state providers from prosecution. The report cites data showing monthly shipments nearly tripled during this period, with 15,000 pills sent monthly to conservative states.

A pro-life group reported that nearly 330,000 abortion pills were shipped to states with abortion restrictions between July 2023 and December 2025 under blue state shield laws, which the group claims enabled abortion numbers in conservative states to remain at or above pre-Dobbs levels. The report cites data showing monthly shipments nearly tripled during this period, from 5,400 pills in July 2023 to 14,870 in December 2025.

Mylissa McNeill faced delayed miscarriage care in 2022 due to Missouri's abortion ban, which allowed exceptions only in medical emergencies. Four years after the Dobbs ruling overturned Roe v. Wade, 13 states with abortion bans permit the procedure to protect the pregnant woman's life, but patients and providers argue these exceptions are too vague to ensure timely treatment.

Four years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortions in the U.S. have nearly doubled, primarily due to the increased availability of abortion pills prescribed online and mailed to patients.

Republican Sen. Susan Collins is running for reelection against Graham Platner in Maine's Senate race, with President Donald Trump supporting her despite criticizing her and calling Platner derogatory terms, while Platner faces scrutiny over past controversies.

Sen. Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, is seeking reelection as Democrats nominate Graham Platner, a combat veteran and oyster farmer, to challenge her. Collins has maintained political independence from Donald Trump, which has bolstered her popularity despite his influence in the GOP. Platner criticizes Collins for supporting Trump's Supreme Court nominations, which led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

The article defends Graham Platner's campaign, asserting there will be no further scandals and dismissing new allegations as 'ladies yapping.' It contrasts Platner with Susan Collins, warning against electing her due to potential policy consequences like overturning Roe v. Wade and funding ICE.

Emily Waldorf, a 38-year-old Arkansas resident, faced a life-threatening miscarriage at 17 weeks but could not receive timely medical intervention due to the state's abortion ban, which prohibits procedures when a fetal heartbeat is detectable. Doctors were forced to delay treatment until natural labor began or an infection developed, highlighting the law's impact on emergency care.

The Supreme Court allowed mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone in a 7-2 decision, overturning a lower court ruling. This decision comes four years after the court overturned Roe v. Wade. The ruling may have significant implications for reproductive rights.

The Supreme Court has temporarily extended women's access to the abortion pill mifepristone, allowing women to continue obtaining it at pharmacies or through the mail without an in-person visit to a doctor. The court is considering whether to allow restrictions on the drug to take effect. This decision comes as part of a lawsuit filed by Louisiana to roll back the FDA's rules on prescribing mifepristone.

The Supreme Court restored access to the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail, and pharmacies, blocking a lower-court ruling that had threatened to restrict access. The order allows women to obtain the pill without an in-person visit to a doctor. This decision will remain in effect for another week while both sides respond and the high court considers the issue more fully.

Christy Turlington Burns discusses the state of maternal healthcare in the U.S. following the end of Roe v. Wade, highlighting risks for women and her personal connection to the issue. Her documentary explores this topic through the lens of her nonprofit organization. The current state of maternal healthcare is described as a scary time.

A federal court has thrust the issue of abortion back into the national spotlight ahead of the midterm elections, recalling voter anger about abortion rights after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. The overturning helped Democrats win a series of midterm victories that year. The current development may influence the upcoming elections.

A new study found that the number of abortions nationwide has slightly increased nearly four years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The finding comes amid a renewed legal battle over access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Alina Salganicoff discusses the issue on CBS News.

A federal appeals court ruled that the abortion drug mifepristone cannot be mailed to patients, impacting telehealth access. This decision follows the Supreme Court's 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade, which led to abortion restrictions in many states.