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May 5, 2024 at 1:24 PM

Many Florida women can't get abortions past 6 weeks. Where else can they go?

Since Florida enacted a six-week abortion ban, clinics in several other Southern and mid-Atlantic states have sprung into action
May 5, 2024 at 1:24 PM
The Planned Parenthood Health Center located in Chapel Hill, N.C., is seen, Friday, May 3, 2024. The location provides abortion services, in addition to birth control and STD testing, according to its website. (AP Photo/Makiya Seminera)
May 5, 2024 at 9:34 AM

Many Florida women can't get abortions past 6 weeks. Where else can they go?

Since Florida enacted a six-week abortion ban, clinics in several other Southern and mid-Atlantic states have sprung into action
May 5, 2024 at 9:34 AM
The Planned Parenthood Health Center located in Chapel Hill, N.C., is seen, Friday, May 3, 2024. The location provides abortion services, in addition to birth control and STD testing, according to its website. (AP Photo/Makiya Seminera)
May 3, 2024 at 11:55 PM

Florida abortion clinic patients write messages for each other amid 6-week ban

Patients began using a bathroom's walls as a way to share messages of support.
May 3, 2024 at 11:55 PM
Patient messages are written on the bathroom walls at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
May 3, 2024 at 7:10 PM

Texas man files legal action to investigate ex-partner's out-of-state abortion

The man's lawyer is arguing that fathers of "aborted fetuses" can sue for wrongful death in states with abortion bans even if the abortion happens out of the state.
May 3, 2024 at 7:10 PM
VIDEO: Texas man files legal action to investigate ex-partner's out-of-state abortion
May 3, 2024 at 2:16 AM

Arizona governor signs repeal of 1864 abortion ban

Gov. Katie Hobbs' signature will reverse the pending reactivation of the restrictive abortion law that dates to 1864 -- but it won't do so immediately.
May 3, 2024 at 2:16 AM
Gov. Katie Hobbs' signature will reverse the pending reactivation of the restrictive abortion law that dates to 1864 -- but it won't do so immediately.
May 2, 2024 at 10:37 PM

Arizona Senate passes repeal of 1864 abortion ban, sending it to governor's desk

The Arizona Senate has voted to repeal the state's 1864 abortion ban
May 2, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Members of Arizona for Abortion Access, the ballot initiative to enshrine abortion rights in the Arizona State Constitution, hold a protest condemning Arizona House Republicans and the 1864 abortion ban in Phoenix, AZ, April 17, 2024.
May 2, 2024 at 10:22 PM

Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024?

Voters have sided with abortion rights supporters every time the issue has been directly on the ballot since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion
May 2, 2024 at 10:22 PM
May 2, 2024 at 2:59 PM

Florida’s 6-week abortion ban goes into effect

Former President Donald Trump weighed in on state-based abortion restrictions as Florida’s six-week ban goes into effect and Arizona lawmakers vote to repeal their state’s Civil War-era ban.
May 2, 2024 at 2:59 PM
VIDEO: Florida’s 6-week abortion ban goes into effect
May 2, 2024 at 2:11 PM

What Planned Parenthood is telling patients in Florida

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Planned Parenthood’s Dr. Robyn Schickler about what they’re telling patients in Florida after the state's six-week abortion ban takes effect.
May 2, 2024 at 2:11 PM
VIDEO: What Planned Parenthood is telling patients in Florida
May 2, 2024 at 11:33 AM

Arizona legislature votes to repeal 1864 abortion law

On the day Florida enacted its six-week abortion ban, Arizona state leaders voted to repeal the near-total abortion ban that was enacted in the 19th century.
May 2, 2024 at 11:33 AM
VIDEO:  Arizona legislature votes to repeal 1864 abortion law
May 1, 2024 at 11:58 PM

Harris hammers Trump for Fla. abortion ban, warns it will be 'even worse' if he wins

Kamala Harris will travel to Jacksonville, Florida, on Wednesday, to focus on abortion access -- the same day the state's six-week abortion ban goes into effect
May 1, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks about Florida's new 6-week abortion ban during an event, May 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla.
May 1, 2024 at 10:31 PM

6-week abortion ban takes effect in Florida

Plus, campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war escalate coast to coast.
May 1, 2024 at 10:31 PM
VIDEO: 6-week abortion ban takes effect in Florida
May 1, 2024 at 10:28 PM

Florida and Arizona lawmakers weigh in on reproduction rights

As Florida's restrictive abortion ban takes effect, lawmakers in Arizona repeal an 1864 near-total ban on abortion. Dr. Chelsea Daniels discusses how these bans affect patient care.
May 1, 2024 at 10:28 PM
VIDEO: Florida and Arizona lawmakers weigh in on reproduction rights
May 1, 2024 at 10:28 PM

Arizona Senate passes repeal of 1864 abortion ban

The Arizona Senate voted to repeal a strict, Civil War-era abortion ban that was recently ruled enforceable by the state Supreme Court.
May 1, 2024 at 10:28 PM
VIDEO: Arizona Senate passes repeal of 1864 abortion ban
May 1, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Planned Parenthood fighting Florida abortion ban

Dr. Robyn Schickler, CMO of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, talks about what she's telling her patients and why this issue is so important the 2024 election.
May 1, 2024 at 6:31 PM
VIDEO: Planned Parenthood fighting Florida abortion ban
May 1, 2024 at 6:16 PM

Florida’s 6-week abortion ban to go into effect Wednesday

Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book discusses the state’s six-week abortion ban, which is set to go into effect Wednesday.
May 1, 2024 at 6:16 PM
VIDEO: Florida’s 6-week abortion ban to go into effect Wednesday
May 1, 2024 at 3:26 PM

Some Republicans expected to join Ariz. Democrats to pass repeal of 1864 abortion ban

Two Republican state senators are expected to join Democrats in Arizona on Wednesday to pass a bill to repeal the 1864 abortion ban
May 1, 2024 at 3:26 PM
People protest after Arizona's Supreme Court revived a law dating to 1864 that bans abortion in virtually all instances, in Peoria, AZ, April 14, 2024.
May 1, 2024 at 3:17 PM

6-week ban on abortion takes effect in Florida

Vice President Kamala Harris blames former President Donald Trump for the new restrictions, saying he “ripped away the rights and freedom of women in America.”
May 1, 2024 at 3:17 PM
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May 1, 2024 at 2:23 PM

Biden blames Trump as 6-week Florida abortion ban takes effect

Vice President Kamala Harris heads to Florida on Wednesday as the state’s new ban goes into effect, outlawing nearly all abortions at six weeks.
May 1, 2024 at 2:23 PM
VIDEO: Biden blames Trump as 6-week Florida abortion ban takes effect
May 1, 2024 at 12:49 PM

Florida law prohibiting abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy takes effect

The six-week trigger ban signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis went into effect Wednesday.
May 1, 2024 at 12:49 PM
In this June 24, 2022, file photo, abortion rights advocates gather at a rally and overnight sit-in at Five Points Park in Sarasota, Fla.
May 1, 2024 at 10:04 AM

Trump says it's up to states whether they want to prosecute women for abortions

Trump maintained in a Time magazine interview that he'd leave it up to the states whether they want to monitor women's pregnancies or prosecute them for abortions
May 1, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Schnecksville, Pa., April 13, 2024.
April 30, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Trump 'ripped away' abortion rights, Biden argues as he urges women to back him

Biden will travel to Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday to deliver remarks on abortion access a week before the state's six-week ban goes into effect
April 30, 2024 at 8:00 PM
President Joe Biden speaks about reproductive freedom in Tampa, April 23, 2024.
April 28, 2024 at 9:41 PM

Republicans seeking Georgia congressional seat debate limits on abortion and immigration

Brian Jack sought to make a debate among Republicans for an open Georgia congressional seat all about his close ties with Donald Trump, while the other contenders are ignoring Trump’s endorsement of Jack
April 28, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Mike Dugan listens at the Congressional District 3 (Republican) Debate during the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)
April 25, 2024 at 7:26 PM

Planned Parenthood announces $10 million voter campaign in North Carolina for 2024 election

Planned Parenthood affiliated groups have announced a $10 million voter engagement campaign in North Carolina for the 2024 election
April 25, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic spokesperson, Emily Thompson, announces a $10 million investment into a state voter engagement campaign at a press conference in Bicentennial Plaza in Raleigh, N.C., on Thursday, April 25, 2024. The campaign will focus on canvassing, mailers, digital ads and phone banking to block a GOP legislative supermajority and Republican governor in the 2024 election. (AP Photo/Makiya Seminera)
April 25, 2024 at 2:22 PM

Arizona House votes to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban

Three Republicans in the House joined Democrats on Wednesday to vote to repeal the state’s 1864 near-total ban on abortions that was put back into place earlier this month.
April 25, 2024 at 2:22 PM
VIDEO: Arizona votes to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban
April 25, 2024 at 10:08 AM

Arizona House votes to repeal controversial 1864 abortion ban

The Arizona House voted on Wednesday to repeal the state's controversial 1864 abortion ban
April 25, 2024 at 10:08 AM
People protest after Arizona's Supreme Court revived a law dating to 1864 that bans abortion in virtually all instances, in Peoria, AZ, April 14, 2024.
April 25, 2024 at 2:04 AM

President of Planned Parenthood on Arizonas vote to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with the president of Planned Parenthood, Alexis McGill Johnson, on the Arizona House decision to repeal the 1864 abortion ban.
April 25, 2024 at 2:04 AM
VIDEO: President of Planned Parenthood on Arizona’s vote to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban
April 25, 2024 at 12:31 AM

Supreme Court hears case surrounding Idaho abortion ban, emergency abortion access

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday about an Idaho state law limiting access to abortion and whether federal law protects abortion access at hospitals when a woman's health is in danger.
April 25, 2024 at 12:31 AM
VIDEO: Supreme Court hears case surrounding Idaho abortion ban, emergency abortion access
April 25, 2024 at 12:00 AM

Major victory for Arizona abortion rights supporters

Three Republicans joined Democrats to pass a House bill repealing Arizona's 1864 near-total ban on abortion. The bill is now headed to the Arizona State Senate.
April 25, 2024 at 12:00 AM
VIDEO: Major victory for Arizona abortion rights supporters
April 24, 2024 at 8:18 PM

Supreme Court fractured over Idaho ban and emergency abortion access

The Supreme Court will decide whether a federal law governing emergency care protects hospital access to abortion when a woman’s health is at risk.
April 24, 2024 at 8:18 PM
The Supreme Court of the United States is seen in Washington, March 26, 2024.
April 24, 2024 at 8:16 PM

Arizona House repeals Civil War-era abortion ban

The Arizona House on Wednesday afternoon passed a repeal of a Civil War-era ban which nearly outlawed all abortion practices.
April 24, 2024 at 8:16 PM
VIDEO: Arizona House repeals Civil War-era abortion ban
April 24, 2024 at 7:51 PM

Arizona House Democrats back in session in bid to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban

The ban prohibits all abortions, with the only exception being to save the life of the mother.
April 24, 2024 at 7:51 PM
VIDEO: Arizona House Democrats back in session in bid to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban
April 24, 2024 at 7:43 PM

Supreme Court weighs decision on Idaho abortion ban

Senior Washington correspondent Devin Dwyer gives the latest on the case before the high court.
April 24, 2024 at 7:43 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court's pending decision regarding Idaho Abortion ban
April 24, 2024 at 3:51 PM

Arizona lawmakers will reconvene to debate Civil War-era abortion law

Democrats in the Arizona Legislature hope for one more Republican to help bring a repeal of the state’s near-total ban on abortions to a vote.
April 24, 2024 at 3:51 PM
VIDEO: Arizona lawmakers will reconvene to debate Civil War-era abortion law
April 24, 2024 at 2:43 PM

Arizona patients, doctors describe chaos, confusion over 1864 abortion ban

Chaos and confusion have ensued after the Arizona Supreme Court issued a ruling that a near-total abortion ban from 1864 could go into effect.
April 24, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Pro-abortion rights demonstrators rally in Scottsdale, Arizona, on April 15, 2024. The top court in Arizona, on April 9, 2024, ruled a 160-year-old near total ban on abortion is enforceable, thrusting the issue to the top of the agenda in a key US presidential election swing state.
April 24, 2024 at 2:35 PM

Abortion could dominate the election in Florida. Will that help Dems flip the state?

Democrats say Florida's proposed abortion amendment in November's election can help flip the state in the 2024 election, as Biden tries to beat Trump
April 24, 2024 at 2:35 PM
President Joe Biden speaks, April 22, 2022, in Seattle.
April 24, 2024 at 1:26 PM

Supreme Court hears case surrounding Idaho abortion ban

This is the first time the Supreme Court is considering the scope of a state’s abortion ban since overturning Roe v. Wade.
April 24, 2024 at 1:26 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court hears case surrounding Idaho abortion ban
April 23, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Abortion returns to the spotlight in Italy, 46 years after it was legalized

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni’s far-right-led government has scored a victory with the Senate approving a law allowing anti-abortion groups access to women considering ending their pregnancies
April 23, 2024 at 7:42 PM
FILE - People stage a protest on 'International Safe Abortion Day' to ask for more guarantees on the enforcement of the abortion law that they claim is seriously endangered by the high rate of doctors' conscientious objection in the country, in Rome, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. Premier Giorgia Meloni’s far-right-led government wants to allow anti-abortion groups access to women considering interrupting their pregnancies, making abortion a flashpoint argument in Italy 46 years after it was legalized in the overwhelmingly Catholic country. The Senate on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, was voting on procedural legislation tied to EU COVID-19 recovery funds that includes an amendment sponsored by Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, file)
April 20, 2024 at 1:41 PM

Ignoring Trump, Arizona Republicans don't want to move too fast on 1864 abortion ban

Arizona's Republican lawmakers made clear, despite a push from Trump, that it's not the time to move too quickly on an 1864 abortion ban
April 20, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Anti-abortion advocates demonstrate prior to an Arizona House of Representatives session at the Arizona State Capitol, on April 17, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.
April 19, 2024 at 11:58 PM

Idaho group says it is exploring a ballot initiative for abortion rights and reproductive care

A new Idaho organization says it will ask voters to restore abortion access and other reproductive health care rights in the state after lawmakers let a second legislative session end without modifying the strict abortion bans
April 19, 2024 at 11:58 PM
April 18, 2024 at 6:13 PM

Arizona state Sen. Eva Burch talks abortion rights

State senator and nurse practitioner Eva Burch talks about her personal journey with abortion and how her work in healthcare has influenced her fight for abortion rights.
April 18, 2024 at 6:13 PM
VIDEO: Arizona state Sen. Eva Burch talks abortion rights
April 18, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Arizona Republicans block another Democratic effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Arizona Republicans on Wednesday again blocked a Democratic-led effort to repeal an 1864 abortion ban
April 18, 2024 at 4:12 PM
People protest after Arizona's Supreme Court revived a law dating to 1864 that bans abortion in virtually all instances, in Peoria, AZ, April 14, 2024.
April 18, 2024 at 3:16 PM

Arizona lawmakers block attempt to repeal Civil War-era abortion law

All but one Republican lawmaker in the state house declined to join Democrats to fast track legislation that would roll back the controversial abortion law.
April 18, 2024 at 3:16 PM
VIDEO: Arizona lawmakers block attempt to repeal Civil War-era abortion law
April 18, 2024 at 2:09 AM

Arizona GOP State Rep. on 1864 abortion law: 'Let's get it fixed'

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with State Rep. David Cook (R-AZ) after Republicans blocked a Democratic effort on the state House floor to repeal Arizona’s strict abortion law written in 1864.
April 18, 2024 at 2:09 AM
VIDEO: Arizona GOP State Rep. on 1864 abortion law: 'Let's get it fixed'
April 18, 2024 at 12:35 AM

Attempt to repeal Arizona's 1864 abortion law blocked again

Arizona Republican lawmakers again denied a bill to repeal an 1864 law that bans almost all types of abortion and was upheld by the state's Supreme Court.
April 18, 2024 at 12:35 AM
VIDEO: Attempt to repeal Arizona's 1864 abortion law blocked again
April 17, 2024 at 6:49 PM

Will Arizona lawmakers take up legislation to repeal controversial 1864 abortion ban?

The Arizona state House is scheduled to hold a floor session first, followed by the state Senate.
April 17, 2024 at 6:49 PM
VIDEO: Will Arizona lawmakers take up legislation to repeal controversial 1864 abortion ban?
April 17, 2024 at 1:22 PM

Arizona legislature expected to vote on repealing 1864 abortion law

Democratic lawmakers are seeking to roll back the controversial law reinstated by the state’s Supreme Court last week, which bans abortions in nearly every instance.
April 17, 2024 at 1:22 PM
VIDEO: Arizona legislature expected to vote on repealing 1864 abortion law
April 15, 2024 at 11:33 PM

Harris slams 'Trump abortion bans' with issue front-and-center in neighboring Arizona

Vice President Kamala Harris travels to Las Vegas Monday for an abortion rights event as she cements herself as a leader on the issue for President Biden's re-election.
April 15, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an event on gun violence prevention in Las Vegas on April 15, 2024.
April 14, 2024 at 7:46 PM

Arizona Supreme Court upholds Civil War-era near-total abortion ban

ABC News’ Rachel Scott reports on the latest in the abortion battle in Arizona on “This Week.”
April 14, 2024 at 7:46 PM
VIDEO: Arizona Supreme Court upholds Civil War-era near-total abortion ban
April 14, 2024 at 7:45 PM

Abortion issues are ‘lifeline’ to Democrats this election year: Reince Priebus

The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
April 14, 2024 at 7:45 PM
VIDEO: Abortion issues are ‘lifeline’ to Democrats this election year: Reince Priebus