‘There’s no place to go’: providers see more abortions later in pregnancy as bans spread in US
Patients are showing up ‘later and sicker’ for abortion care as more US states adopt bans and significant restrictions Read more at The Guardian
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Tina wanted another baby. She also needed an abortion. Texas made both harder.
She endured eight hysteroscopies and years of IVF, turning to surrogacy to grow her family. When she unexpectedly became pregnant herself, the state’s abortion ban made her next decision far more complicated. Read more at 19th News
Todd Blanche hints that new abortion restrictions are in the offing (news round-up)
Trump’s attorney general pick hints at making national abortion restrictions a priority In a call last week, Blanche, who is serving as both acting attorney general and deputy attorney general and has previously served as Trump’s personal lawyer, suggested that under his leadership, the department would prioritize restrictions on medication abortion. Read more at 19th … Read more
Kansas: Stealth attempt to ban abortion fails (news round-up)
Voters Reject Republicans’ Attempt to Ban Abortion in Kansas Through Back Door The reason that the Supreme Court in such a red state doesn’t move in lockstep with the Republican legislature is its nominating process, known as a “merit-based” system. An independent commission, composed of five lawyers put on the commission by other lawyers and … Read more
Republican Senators Are Turning Todd Blanche’s Confirmation Fight Into an Anti-Abortion Free-For-All
It’s no surprise that several of the asks of Blanche are about restricting access to medication abortion specifically. Conservatives are furious that abortions have increased, not decreased, since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, in large part due to the availability of abortion pills via telehealth in all 50 states. Project 2025 outlined several … Read more
Blanche assures anti-abortion supporters that Dobbs will be ‘permanent in every single state’
On a recording of the call posted online Thursday by the religious group Intercessors for America and hosted by the White House Faith Office, Blanche lamented that the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict abortion are “taking longer than we want” but said the Justice Department was “working hand in hand” with federal health agencies and … Read more
Abortion bans may be fueling a ‘concerning increase’ in suicidal thoughts among teen girls
A new study found a significant increase in suicidal ideation for teen girls in states with abortion bans — regardless of if they are pregnant. There was no increase for teen boys. Read more at 19th News
The Massive Federal Abortion Ban You Didn’t Know Existed
The largest federal abortion ban in the country was quietly implemented by the Department of Veterans Affairs at the end of 2025. There is no exception for the health of the mother unless her death is almost certain, and there are no exceptions for cases of rape or incest. Donald Trump hasn’t addressed it, and … Read more
Why everyone will bring Ken Paxton’s abortion record up in his Senate race
“Ken Paxton has consistently pushed to criminalize women’s health care and put politicians in the middle of decisions that should be left to Texas women, their doctors, and their faith,” said JT Ennis, a spokesperson for Talarico’s campaign. “Paxton defended and enforced the most extreme abortion ban in the entire country, with no exceptions for … Read more
Abortion rights are on the ballot in 4 states. Here’s what to know
Voters in one of the most conservative U.S. states will decide whether to roll back the state’s abortion ban Read more at ABC News