Biden signs executive order aimed at protecting travel for abortion

One of the directives allows states that have not outlawed abortion to apply for specific Medicaid waivers that would, in effect, help them treat women who have traveled from out of state.

Indiana's strict abortion bill heads for vote
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An Indiana House committee voted 8-5 late Tuesday in favor of a measure that would end most abortions. The committee amended a Senate bill calling for a near total ban on the procedure.

Indiana House committee votes in favor of measure banning most abortions

An Indiana House committee voted 8-5 late Tuesday in favor of a measure that would end most abortions. The committee amended a Senate bill calling for a near total ban on the procedure.

DOJ suing to block abortion law in Idaho as Indiana lawmakers debate issue
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The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Tuesday afternoon to block a new anti-abortion law in Idaho. It comes as Indiana lawmakers heard emotional testimony on the issue at their state capitol.

City agencies prohibited from investigating those who come to Chicago seeking abortions
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order preventing city agencies from investigating or assisting other state's investigations of those who come to Chicago to have an abortion or to seek reproductive access.

City agencies barred from investigating those who come to Chicago seeking abortions

Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order Thursday preventing city agencies, including Chicago police, from investigating or assisting other state's investigations of those who come to Chicago to have an abortion or to seek reproductive access.

Duckworth, Salvi debate abortion
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Kathy Salvi is a staunchly pro-life activist who says it's the pro-choice Sen. Tammy Duckworth who is an "extremist" on abortion.

Indiana abortion debate draws protest crowds, VP Harris

Confrontations erupted periodically between anti-abortion and abortion-rights demonstrators around the Indiana Statehouse.

Indiana abortion debate draws protest crowds, vice president
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Thousands of people arguing the abortion issue surrounded the Indiana Statehouse and filled its corridors Monday as state lawmakers began consideration of a Republican proposal to ban nearly all abortions in the state and Vice President Kamala Harris denounced the effort during a meeting with Democratic legislators.

Indiana abortion debate draws protest crowds, VP Kamala Harris
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Thousands of protesters from both sides of the issue filled the Indiana state capitol building Monday for the first day of a special legislative session to address tightening the state's abortion laws.

Indiana GOP proposes banning abortions with exceptions
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Rebecca Gibron, CEO of Planned Parenthood of Indiana, talks about why she believes Indiana will try to ban access to abortions completely in wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; abortion bans anticipated in several states

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.

Illinois congresswoman arrested for blocking traffic during abortion rights protest
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Multiple members of Congress including Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., were arrested by Capitol Police Tuesday afternoon outside the Supreme Court building during an abortion rights protest.

House votes for protections for same-sex and interracial marriages

Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.

House votes to restore abortion rights; Senate odds dim

The House has voted to restore abortion rights nationwide in Democrats' first legislative response to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Planned Parenthood Illinois braces for surge in abortion demand after overturning of Roe v. Wade
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Kristen Schultz, chief strategy and operations officer at Planned Parenthood Illinois, talks about the trends they see emerging across the Midwest in wake of the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade.

More men getting vasectomies after Roe v. Wade overturned

Since the Roe v. Wade ruling, urologists are reporting an uptick in men seeking vasectomies or information about the procedure.

Roe v. Wade ruling spurs increase in vasectomies
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Since the Roe v. Wade ruling, urologists are reporting an uptick in men seeking vasectomies or information about the procedure.