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Shefali Luthra
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Florida could be a critical access point for abortion, but the state’s own battle is just starting
If Roe v. Wade is overturned, the state is poised to become a regional destination for abortion. But with a 15-week ban set to take effect, its own future is unsure.
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Oklahoma becomes first state to end almost all abortion access
Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a law Wednesday that would outlaw almost all abortions immediately.
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What abortion looks like in every state — right now
The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade. This dashboard provides updates on the current status of abortion rights in each state.
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With abortion rights in limbo, conservative lawmakers are eyeing restrictions on IUDs and Plan B
Contraceptive restrictions would almost certainly face legal challenges. But the Supreme Court has already laid the groundwork for states to restrict access.
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Medication abortion is the nation’s future. What does it feel like?
Self-induced medication abortions are likely to become more common in states that ban the procedure. The practice is safe, if one has access to medical support as needed. But it isn’t easy.
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Medication abortion is recognized as safe — even without a doctor — but do enough people know about it?
Some scholars and abortion providers worry that those who don’t know how to access pills, or who aren’t plugged into the right communities, could be at risk of harm.
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Many states are bracing for a post-Roe world. In Oklahoma, it’s practically arrived.
Already, clinicians in Oklahoma are trying to devise strategies to help their patients get to clinics in other states because of a six-week ban. But there are limits to what they can do.
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Republican state lawmakers prepare to quickly limit abortion access if Roe v. Wade is overturned
Through the courts, new bills and special sessions, Republican state lawmakers are working to make sure they are ready to limit access as soon as is legally permissible.
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Abortion providers expected that Roe v. Wade could be overturned. But the leaked draft made it real.
Abortions remain legal in every state. But the leak is pushing providers to begin envisioning a country without federal abortion rights.
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Blue states have passed laws to shore up abortion access, but it may not be enough to address potential surge
Several Democratic-led statehouses have taken steps in recent months to codify abortion protections, but few have done anything to increase access in anticipation of out-of-state patients.