Hundreds of military promotions on hold as Alabama senator demands end to abortion policy

Secretaries of the Navy, Air Force, and Army wrote an op-ed piece this week saying Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville's efforts were unfair to military leaders and a threat to national security.

Mexico’s Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion nationwide

The sweeping decision comes amid a trend in Latin America loosening restrictions on abortion even as access has been limited in the United States.

South Carolina abortion ban with 'fetal heartbeat' limit creates confusion, doctors say

The South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ban on most abortions this week but left undecided the question of when, exactly, the “fetal heartbeat” limit begins during pregnancy.

Idaho sued by college professors over law they say criminalizes classroom abortion discussions

Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing teaching about pro-abortion viewpoints.

Ohio's Issue 1 would have made protecting abortion rights harder. Data shows why it failed

Ohio Republicans introduced the measure in hopes of undercutting a citizen initiative voters will decide in November that seeks to elevate abortion rights in the constitution.

Texas’ abortion ban too restrictive for women with pregnancy complications, judge rules

A Texas judge has ruled the state’s abortion ban has proven too restrictive for women with serious pregnancy complications and must allow exceptions without doctors fearing the threat of criminal charges.

Alabama health care providers sue over threats to prosecute people aiding in abortions

Health care providers in Alabama have filed lawsuits against state Attorney General Steve Marshall over threats to prosecute people who help women arrange abortions outside the state.

Women who sued Texas over abortion law testify in Austin

A group of women that sued the state of Texas over its abortion law testified in an Austin courtroom on Wednesday.

Abortion is now legal in Iowa after judge blocks new ban

The judge’s decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law’s constitutionality.

Texas no longer top state for business: study

A new CNBC study shows Texas is no longer a top state for business. The article highlights Texas' stance on abortion and LGBTQ rights as some of the reasons for its falling out.

Few Americans support full abortion bans, including in states that have them, AP-NORC poll finds

Most people who live in states that have banned abortion throughout pregnancy say they believe abortion should be available for at least the first six weeks, while others think there should be some restrictions.

Indiana Supreme Court upholds abortion ban: State constitution gives only limited protections

The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state's abortion ban doesn't violate the state constitution, removing a major hurdle to enforcing the ban Republicans approved last summer.