Lubbock County, Texas, bans travel on its roads to help someone seeking an abortion

The ordinance allows citizens to sue anyone who assists a person in traveling to get an abortion in Lubbock County, Texas, or even traveling through the area to seek care elsewhere.

South Carolina abortion ban with 'fetal heartbeat' limit creates confusion, doctors say

The South Carolina Supreme Court upheld a ban on most abortions this week but left undecided the question of when, exactly, the “fetal heartbeat” limit begins during pregnancy.

Ohio voters say 'no' to amendment changes
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A win for abortion rights activists in Ohio as voters in the Buckeye state turned down a proposal that would have raised the threshold for passing constitutional amendments to 60 percent of the vote. In November, Ohio voters will vote on a referendum to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.

Abortion fight in Ohio returns
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The state-by-state abortion fight returns to the Midwest on Tuesday. A special election in Ohio could decide the future of abortion rights in the Buckeye state. FOX's Mike Tobin breaks down the measure that would change the state constitution.

Texas AG blocks abortion law exemption
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The Texas Attorney General's Office has filed an appeal that blocks an Austin judge's temporary exemption to the state's abortion ban. A district judge in Austin ruled on Friday that the state's abortion ban is too restrictive for women with serious pregnancy complications. The AG's office filed the appeal with the Supreme Court hours later.

Texas Attorney General appeals judge ruling state abortion ban is too restrictive

The Texas Attorney General Office files appeal to block a state judge's ruling that the Texas abortion ban is restrictive and the state must allow exceptions for women with serious pregnancy complications.

Alabama health care providers sue over threats to prosecute people aiding in abortions

Health care providers in Alabama have filed lawsuits against state Attorney General Steve Marshall over threats to prosecute people who help women arrange abortions outside the state.

Abortion is now legal in Iowa after judge blocks new ban

The judge’s decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law’s constitutionality.

Few Americans support full abortion bans, including in states that have them, AP-NORC poll finds

Most people who live in states that have banned abortion throughout pregnancy say they believe abortion should be available for at least the first six weeks, while others think there should be some restrictions.