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Abortion laws, abortion bans, and updates on court cases and new rules around the U.S. as states consider new pregnancy bills after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Sen. Lindsey Graham proposes new legislation for late-term abortions

Sen. Lindsey Graham proposes new legislation for late-term abortions

Katie Naranjo, chair of the Travis County Democratic Party, and Ashley Brasher, board president of the Williamson County Republican leaders, discuss Sen. Lindsey Graham's new legislation on abortions.

September 13, 2022 6:01pm CDT
EXPLAINER: ‘Morning after pill’ not always option after rape

EXPLAINER: ‘Morning after pill’ not always option after rape

Here’s a look at emergency contraceptives and what some people are saying.

September 11, 2022 12:34pm CDT
Chief Justice John Roberts defends legitimacy of Supreme Court

Chief Justice John Roberts defends legitimacy of Supreme Court

Opinion polls have shown a sharp drop in approval of the Supreme Court and trust for the institution.

September 10, 2022 9:35am CDT
South Carolina lawmakers to debate on rape, incest exceptions in proposed abortion ban

South Carolina lawmakers to debate on rape, incest exceptions in proposed abortion ban

The Senate Medical Affairs Committee vote 9-8 with two Republicans joining all Democrats — to send the bill to the full Senate.

September 6, 2022 7:42pm CDT
Emergency contraception isn’t widely available for Texas' poorest people

Emergency contraception isn’t widely available for Texas' poorest people

Abbott said that victims of rape could take Plan B to prevent a pregnancy. Due to the state’s healthcare landscape, accessing emergency contraception may not be feasible for low-income Texans.

September 6, 2022 2:50pm CDT
VA to offer abortions to veterans in certain cases

VA to offer abortions to veterans in certain cases

It’s the first time VA doctors will be able to perform abortions on federal property.

September 2, 2022 3:11pm CDT
Virginia nurse practitioner files lawsuit claiming CVS fired her over abortion stance

Virginia nurse practitioner files lawsuit claiming CVS fired her over abortion stance

A nurse practitioner from northern Virginia sued CVS Health on Wednesday, saying she was fired for refusing to provide abortion-inducing drugs at its MinuteClinic medical facilities.

September 1, 2022 11:09am CDT
Beto O'Rourke discusses guns, abortion and Pres. Biden not doing enough about the border

Beto O'Rourke discusses guns, abortion and Pres. Biden not doing enough about the border

Democratic candidate for governor Beto O'Rourke sat down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to discuss some of the most important issues facing his campaign.

August 31, 2022 2:21pm CDT
South Carolina House approves abortion ban with exceptions

South Carolina House approves abortion ban with exceptions

South Carolina’s bill currently allows abortions if a mother's life is in danger and then lists several different medical emergencies that would fit into that exception.

August 31, 2022 1:52pm CDT
Beto O'Rourke speaks on abortions, Texas border in interview

Beto O'Rourke speaks on abortions, Texas border in interview

Beto O'Rourke, in a pre-recorded interview for “Texas: The Issue Is,” was on TV in three of the Lone Star State's top markets. 

August 29, 2022 5:23pm CDT
Gov. Newsom vs Gov. Abbott in Twitter battle over gas-powered cars, abortions

Gov. Newsom vs Gov. Abbott in Twitter battle over gas-powered cars, abortions

California Gov. Newsom tangled with Texas Gov. Abbott' on Twitter over abortions and cars.

August 26, 2022 11:30am CDT
Texans react to abortion trigger law in effect

Texans react to abortion trigger law in effect

Under the Texas trigger law, a doctor who performs an abortion in Texas could face life in prison, a $100,000 fine and could lose their medical license.

August 25, 2022 9:41pm CDT
How does Texas' trigger law taking effect impact voters this November?

How does Texas' trigger law taking effect impact voters this November?

Texas' trigger law is now in effect. How does this impact voters?

August 25, 2022 8:22pm CDT
Texans who perform abortions now face up to life in prison, $100,000 fine

Texans who perform abortions now face up to life in prison, $100,000 fine

Texas, the largest state to restrict abortions, now has three significant bans on the books, setting up a potential legal minefield.

August 25, 2022 2:40pm CDT
More 'trigger laws' take effect: 4 more states to ban almost all abortions

More 'trigger laws' take effect: 4 more states to ban almost all abortions

To date, 13 states have passed so-called trigger laws that were designed to outlaw most abortions if the Supreme Court threw out the constitutional right to end a pregnancy.

August 25, 2022 10:23am CDT
Abortion 'trigger law' goes into effect in Texas on Thursday

Abortion 'trigger law' goes into effect in Texas on Thursday

The law, passed by the state legislature in 2021, makes all abortions performed in the state a felony, except in cases where the mother's life is in danger.

August 24, 2022 3:57pm CDT
Kansas voters uphold abortion rights in recount

Kansas voters uphold abortion rights in recount

The vote drew broad attention because it was the first state referendum on abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June.

August 21, 2022 9:22pm CDT
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