Ohio voters pass abortion protections. But courts to decide when and how they take effect
The amendment approved on Nov. 7 did not repeal existing Ohio laws relating to abortion or reproductive rights. That has prompted some anti-abortion activists to step up pressure on Republican elected officials to extend their efforts to halt, or delay it.
The amendment approved on Nov. 7 did not repeal existing Ohio laws relating to abortion or reproductive rights. That has prompted some anti-abortion activists to step up pressure on Republican elected officials to extend their efforts to halt, or delay it.
20 women suing Texas over abortion laws
The number of women suing Texas over the state's abortion laws is now at 20. The women say they were told they could not get the health care they needed for their medically complex pregnancies that put their lives and health in danger.
The number of women suing Texas over the state's abortion laws is now at 20. The women say they were told they could not get the health care they needed for their medically complex pregnancies that put their lives and health in danger.
Republican faction seeks to keep courts from interpreting Ohio's new abortion rights amendment
Four Ohio Republican state lawmakers are seeking to strip judges of their power to interpret an abortion rights amendment after voters opted to enshrine those rights in the state's constitution this week.
Four Ohio Republican state lawmakers are seeking to strip judges of their power to interpret an abortion rights amendment after voters opted to enshrine those rights in the state's constitution this week.
These states could see abortion on the ballot in 2024
Questions about abortion are being considered in several states — some to protect access and some to limit or ban it.
Questions about abortion are being considered in several states — some to protect access and some to limit or ban it.
Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.
Ohio voters pass constitutional amendment to protect abortion access
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Ohio follows a string of defeats in statewide votes since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
Texas counties attempting to stop people from using roads to get an abortion grows
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
Texas counties attempts to stop people from using roads to get an abortion
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
Texas is one of 13 states that bans abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
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.
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.
Nebraska abortion case: Mom who gave pills to teen daughter to end pregnancy gets prison time
The abortion, well into the teen's third trimester, violated Nebraska law at the time that banned abortion after 20 weeks of gestation.
The abortion, well into the teen's third trimester, violated Nebraska law at the time that banned abortion after 20 weeks of gestation.
Harris County attorney signed amicus brief siding with US v. Idaho case over abortion ban
Harris County has signed on to an amicus brief, siding with the U.S. in their court case which challenges the states near total ban on abortion.
Harris County has signed on to an amicus brief, siding with the U.S. in their court case which challenges the states near total ban on abortion.
BOAT Act: Texas congressman introduces law to ban abortions in maritime jurisdiction
A Texas congressman introduced a new law to ban people from having abortions offshore in a boat in federal waters.
A Texas congressman introduced a new law to ban people from having abortions offshore in a boat in federal waters.
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.
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.
Supporters blast approved ballot language for Ohio’s fall abortion amendment as misleading
Ohio faces a pivotal moment as voters prepare to weigh in on a contentious ballot issue centered on abortion access during the upcoming fall election.
Ohio faces a pivotal moment as voters prepare to weigh in on a contentious ballot issue centered on abortion access during the upcoming fall election.
Ohio voters say 'no' to amendment changes
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.
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.
Ohio voters reject proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights
Ohio voters have resoundingly rejected a Republican-backed measure that would have made it more difficult to pass abortion protections.
Ohio voters have resoundingly rejected a Republican-backed measure that would have made it more difficult to pass abortion protections.
Abortion fight in Ohio returns
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.
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.
Ohio election revolving around abortion rights fueled by national groups, money
If voters approve a measure known as Issue 1, it would make it difficult for an abortion rights amendment on the November ballot to succeed.
If voters approve a measure known as Issue 1, it would make it difficult for an abortion rights amendment on the November ballot to succeed.
Texas AG blocks abortion law exemption
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.
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.
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.