Access to abortion in the United States and reproductive rights
Tracking access to abortion in the United States: Since the Supreme Court invalidated Roe v. Wade, the legality of abortion was left to each state. The Washington Post tracks states where abortion is legal, banned or threatened.
Abortion and the election: Voters in a dozen states could decide the fate of abortion rights with constitutional amendments on the ballot in a pivotal election year. Biden supports legal access to abortion, and he has encouraged Congress to pass legislation that would codify abortion rights nationwide. After months of mixed signals about his position, Trump said the issue should be left to the states. Here’s how Trump’s position on abortion has evolved over the years.
New study: The number of women using abortion pills to end their pregnancies on their own, without direct intervention from a U.S.-based medical provider, has increased sharply in the months since the Supreme Court struck down of a constitutional right to abortion, according to a new study.
Abortion pills: It seemed unlikely that the Supreme Court would limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Here are the issues in the case and some key moments from the pleadings. For now, full access to mifepristone will remain in effect. Here’s how mifepristone is used and where you can legally access the abortion pill.