six-week abortion ban
Coverage of six-week abortion ban in the Nexus archive.
- Study: Reproductive healthcare out of reach of one third of Florida women
A study found that 34% of women in Florida needed but did not receive reproductive healthcare services between 2024 and 2025, higher than the national average of 30%. Factors include Florida's restrictive abortion policies, lack of Medicaid expansion, and barriers like a six-week abortion ban and 24-hour waiting period.
- National abortion network says assistance calls and related costs are increasing
The National Network of Abortion Funds reports a near doubling of assistance calls for abortion seekers since 2022, with 158,000 calls in 2025. Abortion funding costs rose 30% and travel/accommodation costs increased 13% since 2024. Florida's Access Network director noted 30% of Floridians now require out-of-state travel for abortions, averaging 1,000 miles and $2,400 per trip due to a 2024 six-week ban.
- Wyoming official faces backlash after posting 'hang bad judges' comment on abortion ruling
A Wyoming city councilman, Troy Bray, faced backlash for suggesting the state should 'hang bad judges' in response to a court ruling blocking a six-week abortion ban. Bray later clarified the comment was not a threat but emphasized his belief in systemic judicial reform, while state Rep. Mike Yin criticized the abortion law's impact on healthcare access.