Abortion
A Bill Banning Most Abortions Becomes Law In Ohio
The ACLU of Ohio and other organizations that advocate for abortion rights will sue to block the law, one of most restrictive in the country. "We're counting on [a lawsuit]," say the law's supporters.
Georgia's 'Uneasy Truce' On Abortion Ends
Georgia lawmakers approved a bill Friday that, if signed by Gov. Brian Kemp, will ban abortions once a heartbeat is detected in an embryo, which is typically about six weeks into a pregnancy.
Federal Judge Blocks North Carolina Ban On Abortions Later Than 20 Weeks
The law runs afoul of Supreme Court precedent banning abortion restrictions based on how many weeks pregnant the mother is, the judge wrote.
California Judge Orders Planned Parenthood Workers' Names To Remain Sealed
Two anti-abortion activists are being prosecuted for secretly recording Planned Parenthood workers. The group wants their names to remain confidential out of fear for their safety.
House Democrats' Focus On Abortion Could Stymie Work With Senate
Members of the new Democratic majority in the House vow to reverse restrictions that Republicans have imposed on abortions. But the efforts could lead to titanic fights that imperil other legislation.
Why The Abortion Rate In Pakistan Is One Of The World's Highest
Family planning researchers point to a number of reasons. The procedure itself is legal in Pakistan — but only in limited circumstances.
For Doctors Who Want To Provide Abortions, Employment Contracts Often Tie Their Hands
Some doctors are morally opposed to performing abortions. Others feel it's their calling and give up weekends to work at small clinics that offer them. And that can put their jobs in jeopardy.
'They Ordered Me To Get An Abortion': A Chinese Woman's Ordeal In Xinjiang
An ethnic Kazakh Chinese woman says Chinese authorities in Xinjiang forced her to undergo an abortion. Government minders were assigned to monitor her at home. Finally, she left China for Kazakhstan.