Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; abortion bans anticipated in several states
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
California governor targets Greg Abbott in full-page ads in 3 Texas newspapers
Gavin Newsom's ads, which ran Friday, feature a modified quote from Greg Abbott about Senate Bill 8, which bans abortion in Texas after six weeks.
Gavin Newsom's ads, which ran Friday, feature a modified quote from Greg Abbott about Senate Bill 8, which bans abortion in Texas after six weeks.
Kentucky judge extends block of state's abortion ban
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.
Texas Republicans in Congress vote against bill to protect right to contraception
The House passed the measure, but it will have a harder time getting through the evenly divided Senate.
The House passed the measure, but it will have a harder time getting through the evenly divided Senate.
Austin City Council passes GRACE Act to decriminalize abortion
The Council voted to pass the “Guarding the Right to Abortion Care for Everyone” or GRACE Act in a special-called meeting Thursday.
The Council voted to pass the “Guarding the Right to Abortion Care for Everyone” or GRACE Act in a special-called meeting Thursday.
Louisiana abortion ban again blocked by judge
Abortion clinics in Louisiana can continue operating while a lawsuit challenging the state’s near total ban on abortions is resolved, a state judge ruled Thursday.
Abortion clinics in Louisiana can continue operating while a lawsuit challenging the state’s near total ban on abortions is resolved, a state judge ruled Thursday.
Abortions in Georgia: 'Heartbeat' law can go into effect, court opinion says
A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled in favor of state officials, saying the Supreme Court's recent decision on abortions paved the way for the so-called “Heartbeat” law, which restricts the procedure.
A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled in favor of state officials, saying the Supreme Court's recent decision on abortions paved the way for the so-called “Heartbeat” law, which restricts the procedure.
Indianapolis doctor who performed abortion prepares defamation suit against state's attorney general
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio took the first step Tuesday toward suing Indiana’s attorney general for defamation.
Federal appeals court rules 2019 Georgia law banning most abortions should be allowed to take effect
The Georgia law bans most abortions once a “detectable human heartbeat” is present.
The Georgia law bans most abortions once a “detectable human heartbeat” is present.
The 50th anniversary of these two landmark Supreme Court cases brings more questions than answers
Roe v. Wade and Title IX of the Education Amendments set precedents for American women, but only one remains in effect nearly 50 years after.
Roe v. Wade and Title IX of the Education Amendments set precedents for American women, but only one remains in effect nearly 50 years after.
Mississippi women's health clinic drops challenge of state's near-ban on abortions
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.
House votes for protections for same-sex and interracial marriages
Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.
Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.
Mississippi abortion clinic is sold, won’t reopen, owner says
The Pink House stopped offering medication and surgical abortions July 6, the day before Mississippi enacted a law that bans most abortions.
The Pink House stopped offering medication and surgical abortions July 6, the day before Mississippi enacted a law that bans most abortions.
West Virginia judge blocks state's ability to enforce 150-year-old abortion ban
West Virginia has a state law on the books dating back to the 1800s making performing or obtaining an abortion a felony, punishable by up to a decade in prison. It provides an exception for cases in which a pregnant person’s life is at risk.
West Virginia has a state law on the books dating back to the 1800s making performing or obtaining an abortion a felony, punishable by up to a decade in prison. It provides an exception for cases in which a pregnant person’s life is at risk.
Texas Democrats outline strategies for in-state abortion care in letter to President Biden
Democrats are asking the Biden administration to make it easier for Texas women to still have access to abortions.
Democrats are asking the Biden administration to make it easier for Texas women to still have access to abortions.
Southwest flight attendant awarded $5M after firing over abortion stance
Southwest employee Charlene Carter says Southwest fired her over social media posts regarding abortion that dissented from a union.
Southwest employee Charlene Carter says Southwest fired her over social media posts regarding abortion that dissented from a union.
Abortion laws spark profound changes in other medical care
Abortion restrictions and the overturn of Roe v. Wade are having profound repercussions in reproductive medicine as well as in other areas of medical care.
Abortion restrictions and the overturn of Roe v. Wade are having profound repercussions in reproductive medicine as well as in other areas of medical care.
U.S. House approves Texas Democrat's bill to protect right to seek an abortion out of state
The bill would also shield the rights of any person or group helping someone get an abortion out of state.
The bill would also shield the rights of any person or group helping someone get an abortion out of state.
This week in Texas politics: Democratic convention, surplus and Texas grid anxiety
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski, along with experts, speak on different topics happening in Texas.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski, along with experts, speak on different topics happening in Texas.
Texas hospitals delaying care over abortion law, letter says
In one case, a Texas hospital reportedly told a physician not to treat an ectopic pregnancy until it ruptured. An ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when a fertilized egg attached outside of the uterus, is not viable.
In one case, a Texas hospital reportedly told a physician not to treat an ectopic pregnancy until it ruptured. An ectopic pregnancy, which occurs when a fertilized egg attached outside of the uterus, is not viable.