Supreme Court leak: What's next for abortion laws?

If the Supreme Court decision is issued as written, it would likely lead to a patchwork system where some states protect access to abortion and others would ban or severely limit the practice.

Protestors gather at Supreme Court after bombshell report

Barriers were set up in front of the steps of the Supreme Court Building Monday as authorities anticipated crowds in response to a bombshell report on abortion rights. 

Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, reported leaked draft opinion shows

The U.S. Supreme Court plans to strike down Roe versus Wade, overturning abortion rights, according to a draft majority opinion obtained by Politico. 

Arizona Gov. Ducey signs 15-week abortion ban into law

Gov. Doug Ducey signed Senate Bill 1164 on Wednesday, March 30, which outlaws abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. It mirrors a Mississippi law now being considered by the nation’s high court.

California governor signs law that makes abortions cheaper

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Tuesday to make abortions cheaper for people on private insurance plans, the first of more than a dozen bills the state’s Democratic leaders plan to pass this year to prepare for a potential U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could overturn Roe v. Wade.

Republican lawmaker helps defeat Arizona bill banning abortion pills

“Members, I am about as pro-life as they come,” Rep. Michelle Udall of Mesa said as she joined all Democrats in voting against the measure. “However, in my research of some of these medications, they are used for other purposes as well.

Florida House passes ban on abortions after 15 weeks, sends bill to Senate

Florida House Republicans early Thursday approved a ban on abortions after 15 weeks. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.

Bill banning abortions after 15 weeks passes the Arizona Senate – now it heads to the House

Republicans in the Arizona Senate approved a bill to ban abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy – with some exemptions like medical emergencies, but not for rape and incest.

Texas abortions fell 60% in 1st month under new limits

Abortions in Texas fell by 60% in the first month under the most restrictive abortion law in the U.S. in decades, according to new figures that for the first time reveal a full accounting of the immediate impact.

Abortion referrals can continue for now, federal court rules

A court has allowed federally funded family planning clinics to continue to make abortion referrals for now.

Florida abortion laws: GOP's proposed bill would ban abortions after 15 weeks

Most abortions would be banned in Florida after 15 weeks of pregnancy under bills filed Tuesday by Republicans on the first day of the state’s annual legislative session.

Abortion in Texas: Supreme Court won’t stop ban, but OKs clinics’ suit

The Supreme Court ruled that Texas abortion providers can sue over the state’s law that makes abortion illegal after cardiac activity is detected in an embryo, but the justices are allowing the law to remain in effect.