Abortion Rights

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has isolated members of both parties simply because he "hasn't done his job," according to a Democratic strategist in the state.

A Democratic primary in Illinois puts the momentum of the women-led resistance to the test.

In December, Lloyd denied a request for an abortion from a minor who had allegedly been raped and tried to enter the U.S. weeks after the assault. 

Pence was the keynote speaker at an anti-abortion event in Nashville.

"Jane Moe" was 17 weeks pregnant when she filed paperwork accusing the Office of Refugee Resettlement of blocking her from getting an abortion.

The American Civil Liberties Union is fighting for Jane Moe's right to an abortion.

In Nebraska, the debate over abortion rights is argued on warring custom license plates.

The Democratic Party has wrestled with the question of whether to become more moderate on its abortion rights stance. Doug Jones's election victory could be the answer.

Crisis Pregnancy Centers are arguing a California state law requiring them to provide women with information about abortion infringes on their First Amendment rights.

A watchdog group is accusing Attleboro Women's Health Center of deliberately deceiving women who seek its services.

The legislation could in turn give hospitals, insurance companies and other institutions the right to refuse to participate in or provide coverage for abortion.

The Satanic Temple believes that "one's body is inviolable, subject to one's own will alone," and "beliefs should conform to our best scientific understanding of the world."

The House will vote on the bill on October 3.

Chilean senators on Wednesday took the first major step toward legalizing the procedure.

"Sexual and reproductive health and rights are a prerequisite for attending school and being active on the labor market," according to Sweden.

The U.K. has a publicly funded health care system, but Northern Irish women are not allowed to get free abortions in England to avoid the region's strict laws.

Handmaids are forming a resistance to anti-abortion measures across the country.

The court granted an emergency temporary injunction on the section that required a waiting period and extra appointment before a woman could get an abortion.

The 54-year-old devout Christian says his faith led him to believe he has a duty to help women in need.

It was the second time Pence used his role as the chamber's president to end a deadlock. He was called to the capitol earlier to carry the resolution through a procedural vote.

The bill is designed to protect doctors from malpractice lawsuits, according to its author.

During an appearance on "The View," Tomi Lahren said anti-abortion conservatives are "hypocrites."

On International Women's Day, the first daughter remains silent on the issue.

U.S. laws already prohibit federal money from being used for abortion, but currently allow the Medicaid low-income health program to cover other services.

U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks said state health officials "likely acted to disenroll qualified health care providers from Medicaid without cause."

The bill passed by the Republican-controlled legislature would have barred the state from providing funds to clinics that perform abortions not covered by Medicaid, the federal healthcare program for the poor.

As 'Jane Roe', McCorvey's landmark lawsuit established a women's right to an abortion.

The state representative who sponsored the bill referred to pregnant women as "hosts."

Anti-abortion activists have said they were energized by the election of President Trump.

While Planned Parenthood does perform abortions, the organization says the majority of its services involve preventative measures and routine women's health care.