The meaning, history and political rhetoric surrounding the term abortion ‘ban’ Experts say ‘ban’ has emerged as shorthand for nearly all abortion prohibitions. The blunt term often leaves room for political spin. May 16, 2024 Samantha Putterman
Donald Trump said all legal scholars, ‘on both sides,’ wanted federal abortion law overturned. That’s wrong. Roe v. Wade inspired legions of supporters and opponents. Before the 2022 ruling, numerous legal scholars urged the Supreme Court to uphold it. April 11, 2024 Louis Jacobson
Donald Trump is wrong on Democrats’ abortion stance. They don’t support the ‘execution’ of babies Willfully terminating a newborn’s life is illegal in every state and situations resulting in a fetal death in the third trimester are exceedingly rare April 10, 2024 Louis Jacobson
All abortion bans include exceptions for a mother’s life. Those exceptions can be ineffective in practice. Legal experts said that just because an abortion exception is included in a law doesn’t mean it will lead to any access. June 27, 2023 Sofia Bliss-Carrascosa
A high-stakes legal fight over an abortion drug will soon see a decision Plus, why some new cars don't have AM radio and why that could be a problem, and the 15 states considering laws that would change public notice rules. March 16, 2023 Al Tompkins
Report: Legal abortions drop 6% after states impose restrictions — a look at the numbers Plus, today's open jobs report, what the dwindling supply of helium means for hospitals (and parades), and more November 1, 2022 Al Tompkins
15 states with new or impending abortion limits have no exceptions for rape, incest More than 75% of Americans support allowing legal abortions in cases of rape and incest, but many new or forthcoming laws include no such exceptions. July 20, 2022 Louis Jacobson
What protections would HIPAA provide against criminal prosecution for abortion? Some advocates have warned that Roe's overturning could put people at risk of having their personal medical records used by law enforcement. July 11, 2022 Louis Jacobson
Can states punish women for traveling out of state to get an abortion? No state has yet enacted a law to ban this travel. But it has been attempted. July 6, 2022 Louis Jacobson
How treatment of ectopic pregnancy fits into post-Roe medical care All 18 states expected to ban abortion have exceptions, but experts say unclear language could impact treatment for an ectopic pregnancy. July 5, 2022 Nuria Diaz Muñoz
Will vasectomies and tubal ligations rise post-Supreme Court ruling? Plus, why some drugstores are limiting sales of Plan B pills, companies worry about controversial abortion conversations at work, and more. June 29, 2022 Al Tompkins
5 things to know now that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade Access to abortion will be highly uneven across the U.S. June 28, 2022 Victoria Knight
Opinion | From Politico’s scoop to America’s reality: Media reaction to Roe v. Wade’s overturn While we’ve known for several weeks that Friday’s news was coming, it still felt … stunning. June 27, 2022 Tom Jones
Does the Supreme Court ruling ban FDA-approved abortion pills? Plus, 80 district attorneys say they will not enforce abortion bans, the possibility that we are underreacting to monkeypox, and more. June 27, 2022 Al Tompkins
5 claims about the Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade, fact-checked The Supreme Court overturned Roe on June 24, returning power to states to set their own laws. We fact-checked key statements in the final ruling. June 27, 2022 Jon Greenberg
