Idaho Supreme Court upholds near-total abortion ban

In a 3-2 decision, the court ruled that three state laws — prohibiting abortion at conception and after six weeks of pregnancy, as well as a Texas-style civil enforcement measure — are constitutional as the state has a “legitimate interest in protecting prenatal fetal life in all stages of development, and in protecting the health … Read more

Planned Parenthood of Illinois Saw Out-of-State Patients Soar After Roe Fell

“Surrounded by states where abortion is now unavailable and even criminalized, Illinois is a critical access point for those seeking care in the Midwest and South,” Elisabeth Smith, director of state policy and advocacy at the Center for Reproductive Rights, told the newspaper. “There has been a massive influx of patients from across the region, … Read more

The Coming Rise of Abortion as a Crime

Although much is still unknown about how abortion bans will be enforced, we have arrived at a time when abortions—and even other pregnancy losses—might be investigated as potential crimes. In many states across post-Roe America, expect to see women treated like criminals. Read more at The Atlantic

This conservative Christian couple in South Carolina have become outspoken advocates for abortion rights

Because of South Carolina’s abortion laws, Jill and her husband, Matt, had to spend weeks waiting for availability at a clinic out of state, fly there, endure wrenching time away from their family and support system, fly home the day after a painful three-day medical procedure, arrange for their daughter’s remains to be shipped back … Read more

Anti-abortion conservatives aim to limit ballot initiatives that would codify abortion rights (round-up)

Abortion rights groups look to build on their victories with new ballot measures Energized by a perfect record on ballot measures in last month’s midterm elections, abortion-rights groups are setting their sights on more victories over the next two years. Read more at NBC news After string of abortion-rights wins, conservatives look to curtail the … Read more

Maternal death rates higher in states that ban, restrict abortion: research

States that have banned or restricted abortion access in the wake of the Roe v. Wade overturn also have higher rates of maternal mortality and infant death — especially among women of color — compared with states where abortion remains accessible. That’s according to a new report from The Commonwealth Fund published Wednesday. Read more … Read more