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Connecticut Moves to Strengthen Abortion Rights With Latest Bill

The state is among several acting to strengthen abortion rights protections as a Supreme Court ruling that could overturn Roe v. Wade looms.

Oklahoma Legislature Passes 6-Week Abortion Ban Modeled on Texas Law

The bill, which says civilians can sue doctors who perform the procedure, would close a door to women who had come to the state for abortions because of restrictive bans elsewhere.

What���s Happening to Abortion Legislation in States Across the U.S.

A cascade of restrictive abortion legislation is being proposed in Republican-led states.

Murder Charge Dismissed Against Texas Woman in ���Self-Induced Abortion��� Case

A district attorney said on Sunday that the woman ���cannot and should not��� be prosecuted.

Woman in Texas Charged With Murder in Connection With ���Self-Induced Abortion���

Whether the woman had the abortion or was aiding one was unclear.

Abortion Pills, Once a Workaround, Are Now a Target

In advance of a Supreme Court decision, states are proposing new restrictions and heavier criminal penalties on medication abortion.

Idaho Is First State to Pass Abortion Ban Based on Texas��� Law

The bill prohibits abortions after about six weeks, and allows family members of a ���preborn child��� to sue abortion providers.

Texas Supreme Court Shuts Down Final Challenge to Abortion Law

The ruling says state officials have no authority to enforce the law, which empowers private citizens: ���We cannot rewrite the statute.���

States Are Deciding on Abortion Without the Supreme Court

In anticipation of the court���s decision, a frenzy of legislative activity to shut down access to abortion forms a picture of a post-Roe America.

March for Life Rally Unfolds with Eye on Supreme Court

The annual March for Life rally is taking on a celebratory tone this year as participants expect the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade.