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The fight over abortion rights has galvanized Democrats, but there is limited opportunity for federal action.

The fall of Roe v. Wade shifted regulation of the procedure to the states, leaving little room for the Biden administration to maneuver.

A Volatile Tool Emerges in the Abortion Battle: State Constitutions

Many of the legal arguments seeking to overturn abortion bans rely on rights provided by the states, and how they are interpreted by state supreme courts.

Do Abortion Rights Hang On State Constitutions?

Many of the legal arguments seeking to overturn abortion bans rely on rights provided by the states, and how they are interpreted by state supreme courts.

South Carolina Constitution Includes Abortion Right, State Supreme Court Rules

The decision overturns the state���s six-week ban on abortion, a major victory for abortion rights in the South, where the procedure is strictly limited.

The New Landscape of the Abortion Fight

After the midterm elections, abortion rights advocates hope to harness public support for the long term, while abortion foes look to advance new laws in sympathetic courts and legislatures.

The Gender Gap in the Abortion Debate

Men are less likely than women to feel driven by the issue, which could have profound implications for upcoming elections.

Men are less likely than women to feel driven by abortion.

What Does ���Abortion��� Mean? Even the Word Itself Is Up for Debate.

In medical terms, the definition is clear. But when disputes arise, opponents argue that not every termination is an abortion.

Arizona Judge Reinstates Strict Abortion Ban From 1864

A 15-week abortion ban passed this year will take effect on Saturday. But the attorney general has argued that the near-total ban from the 19th century should take precedence.

Ohio Judge Temporarily Suspends Abortion Ban

Abortion was illegal after six weeks of pregnancy, but a judge put the law on hold after abortion rights advocates sued the state.