Access to Abortion, Reproductive Rights in the United States
Track access to abortion in the US: Since the Supreme Court’s decision, Roe vs. Wade, the legality of abortion is left to each state. The Washington Post tracks states where abortion is legal, banned or threatened.
Abortion and elections: In a critical election year, voters in about a dozen states could decide the fate of abortion rights by putting constitutional amendments on the ballot. Biden supports legal access to abortion and is encouraging Congress to pass legislation that would legally codify abortion rights across the country. After months of mixed signals about his position, President Trump said the issue should be left to the states. Take a look at how Trump’s stance on abortion has changed over the years.
New research: A new study shows that the number of women who use abortion pills to terminate their pregnancies on their own, without the direct involvement of a U.S.-based health care provider, has increased after the Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to abortion. The number has increased rapidly over the past few months.
Abortion pills: The Supreme Court seems unlikely to restrict access to the abortion drug mifepristone. Here are some of the issues in the case and key moments from oral arguments. For now, full access to mifepristone will remain in place. Here’s how mifepristone is used and where you can legally obtain the abortion pill.
