SD gov: Bar abortion pills, but don't punish women for them

South Dakota is among several states, including Texas, Kentucky, Arkansas, Ohio, where Republicans have moved to further restrict access to abortion pills in recent months.

Roe v. Wade ruling reflects complex relationship between Supreme Court, public

The Supreme Court has historically enjoyed positive views among the public. But a recent poll shows approval of the court declined last year, and it got worse since the leaked Roe v. Wade draft opinion.

Beto O’Rourke hosts pro-choice rally in East Austin

Gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke hosted an event at Pan American Neighborhood Park in East Austin where he was joined on stage by other city and state leaders.

Pride parades march on with new urgency after abortion ruling

At least one Supreme Court justice signaled, in the ruling on abortion, that the court could reconsider the right to same-sex marriage recognized in 2015.

Illinois congresswoman calls Roe decision 'victory for white life' at Trump rally

The freshman congresswoman, who was among those who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, previously came under criticism for quoting Adolf Hitler.

Austin City Council could decriminalize abortion, combatting Texas 'trigger law'

Following the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, several councilmembers are calling for a special session to try to pass the GRACE Act, which would decriminalize abortions in Austin.

Billie Eilish and Phoebe Bridgers condemn SCOTUS ruling at Glastonbury

Phoebe Bridgers proceeded to ask if there were any Americans in the festival crowd before then leading the audience in a chant saying, "F— the Supreme Court."

What Roe v. Wade reversal means for Texans

Abortions in Texas will soon be banned from the moment of fertilization. What else does the Roe v. Wade reversal mean for Texans?

Protests held in Austin in wake of Supreme Court's decision

Thousands of people took to the streets across the United States Friday after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. More protests are planned for Austin throughout the weekend.

West Coast states promise access to abortion, contraceptives

Within hours of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday, the governors of California, Oregon and Washington promised to defend access to reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives. 

Lizzo and Live Nation pledge $1 million to Planned Parenthood following Roe v. Wade decision

Lizzo, who has avidly voiced her stance on abortion and transgender rights, has pledged $500,000 to Planned Parenthood from her upcoming tour and Live Nation will match her goal.

Sen. Susan Collins suggests she was misled by Gorsuch, Kavanaugh on Roe v. Wade

“This decision is inconsistent with what Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh said in their testimony and their meetings with me, where they both were insistent on the importance of supporting long-standing precedents that the country has relied upon,” Collins said.

State by state: Where abortion will be illegal after Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. Here is an overview of abortion legislation and the expected impact of the court's decision in every state.

Arizona leaders react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

The ruling on a case known as Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization sets in motion a series of events that will likely lead to abortion being banned or severely restricted in roughly half of the 50 states.

Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision: Leaked abortion draft versus the opinion

The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade to end constitutional protections for abortion hews closely to the leaked draft opinion that was published in May.