Two recent surveys showed a high level of knowledge about the Texas abortion law before the Supreme Court. Democratic groups say it could be a ‘turning point’ in how abortion shapes elections.
If the Supreme Court upholds Mississippi’s 15-week ban, the decision would almost certainly weaken Roe v. Wade. In Mississippi and beyond, the impact would be tremendous.
This week, Democratic lawmakers in Michigan introduced legislation that would repeal a law that criminalizes abortion.
NARAL Pro-Choice America announced its new president: Mini Timmaraju, former adviser to the Hillary Clinton campaign and the first woman of color to lead the organization.
Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett both seem open to arguments from Texas abortion providers.
The unusual structure of Senate Bill 8 means that Monday’s arguments will not actually address the constitutional right to an abortion.
Texas patients could be straining capacity at the small number of abortion clinics near the state, a new report finds.
As the state sidelines abortion clinics, people are more likely to turn to these facilities, which may not provide accurate readings of how far along a pregnancy is.
If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, just 13 states could become destinations for people from more than 20 others that would be expected to restrict abortions.
In the interim, the law — which has effectively ended access to abortion in Texas — will remain in effect