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Dr. Franz Theard performs a sonogram on a patient seeking abortion services at the Women's Reproductive Clinic in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, a state that has not banned abortions.

Abortion bans drive off doctors and close clinics, putting other health care at risk

Even the Trump-era surgeon general is concerned about the repercussions for women's health, as doctors say they are reluctant to practice in states that have banned abortion.

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin, pictured here in February, has not indicated whether she plans to sign the bill into law.

Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Bill That Makes Performing An Abortion A Felony

The sweeping, first-of-its-kind bill will now be sent to Oklahoma's governor, who has not indicated whether she plans to sign it. If she does, a pro-abortion rights group plans to sue.

Protesters against new restrictions on abortion walk toward the Law and Justice Party headquarters on Wednesday night in Warsaw. A Constitutional Court ruling in October determined that abortions are only legal in cases of rape and incest, and when the mother's health or life is in danger.

In Poland, Protests As Near-Total Ban On Abortions Goes Into Effect

The Constitutional Court had ruled in October to ban terminations of pregnancies with fetal defects – nearly the only abortions that happen in Poland, which already had strict limits on the procedure.

Supporters celebrate the result of the May 25 referendum in which voters backed the repeal of Ireland's abortion law. The country's health minister predicts the services will be free when they're offered in 2019.

Ireland Plans To Offer Abortions For Free, As Ban Is Officially Repealed

"Yes, it is my intention that the services will be free," Health Minister Simon Harris said, adding that the goal is to ensure access and not force women to travel for the procedure.

Abortion rights advocates and anti-abortion protesters demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 1, 2021. Heading in the 2022 midterm elections, abortion leads as the top issue for Democrats. For Republicans, it is inflation. For independents, inflation also tops and abortion ranks second.

Poll: Abortion and inflation collide as top issues in midterm elections

Democrats and many independents are motivated by the issue of abortion, while Republicans have the advantage on the economy, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll.

Abortion protesters at the Ohio Statehouse.

Arguments Set On Ohio Ban On Abortions Due To Down Syndrome

Lawyers are preparing to make their cases to a federal court for and against the constitutionality of an Ohio law prohibiting doctors from performing…

This photo taken June 5, 2012, outside the statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, shows a large balloon in support of the "Heartbeat Bill."

Federal Judge Extends Stay On Ohio Heartbeat Abortion Ban

A federal judge extended a temporary stay on Ohio’s 2019 “heartbeat” abortion ban on Wednesday.U.S. District Judge Michael Barrett’s order means that…

Catholic Voters Get Some Leeway on Pro-Abortion Candidates

In a memorandum, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, an influential Vatican official on Catholic doctrine, suggests that Catholic voters might be able to support an abortion rights candidate and still stay within the bounds of church teaching. Hear NPR's Barbara Bradley Hagerty.

Abortion rights advocates protest the Down Syndrome ban on abortions at the Ohio Statehouse in 2017.

Planned Parenthood Sues Ohio Over New Abortion Restriction

Planned Parenthood has sued Ohio over a law that bans dilation and evacuation abortions, one of the most common abortion methods.Former Gov. John Kasich…

CEOs Becoming More Active On Political Issues, Including Abortion

Historically, CEOs spoke out on political issues relevant to their bottom lines, but as the fight over abortion escalates, some say their employees and customers expect them to take a stand.

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