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Abortion rights

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Popular abortion-rights ballot measures haven't fully translated into Democratic support

In states like Arizona and Nevada, the initiatives have overwhelming support in the polls, while pro-abortion-rights Democrats are in much closer races.
Lindsey Harmon speaks outside behind a podium while people stand on either side of her holding signs that say "Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom"
Lindsey Harmon speaks outside behind a podium while people stand on either side of her holding signs that say "Nevadans for Reproductive Freedom"

Supreme Court asked to decide if abortion clinic 'bubble zones' stifle free speech

Abortion opponents say restricting demonstrations infringes on the First Amendment, but abortion rights supporters say it safeguards patients and staff.
Anti-abortion protesters stand outside abortion clinic.
Anti-abortion protesters stand outside abortion clinic.

Melania Trump details 'legitimate reasons' to get an abortion in her new book

In her new memoir, Melania Trump also writes that a woman has a "fundamental right of individual liberty" that "grants her the authority to terminate her pregnancy if she wishes."
Melania Trump
Melania Trump

Montana GOP Senate candidate says women have been 'indoctrinated' on abortion

In newly unearthed audio from last year, Tim Sheehy said abortion is "all" young women "want to talk about."
Tim Sheehy.
Tim Sheehy.

Georgia Supreme Court reinstates state's 6-week abortion ban

The ruling halts a recent lower court decision that had allowed wider access to the procedure in the battleground state.
People protest and hold signs advocating for abortion rights
People protest and hold signs advocating for abortion rights

Does your state have abortion restrictions? See our breakdown of each state's rules

NBC News is tracking the status of state-level abortion laws and restrictions across the country, as well as exceptions in places where bans are in effect.
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Vance says a future Trump administration would defund Planned Parenthood

Vance said his view is "consistent" with Trump, whose administration slashed funding for Planned Parenthood and who said in 2016 that he would “defund it because I’m pro-life.”
A Planned Parenthood clinic in Indianapolis in 2023.
A Planned Parenthood clinic in Indianapolis in 2023.

Supreme Court declines to hear Biden appeal in Texas emergency room abortion dispute

The dispute mirrors a similar case the court decided in June concerning the tension between a federal law requiring emergency room care and state laws that ban abortion.
Hospital emergency room entrance sign.
Hospital emergency room entrance sign.

Melania Trump says Donald Trump knew her stance on abortion since they met

In an interview on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, the former first lady spoke about her beliefs about abortion ahead of the release of her memoir, “Melania.”
Former President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump at Mar-a-Lag on Nov. 15, 2022 in Palm Beach, Fla.
Former President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump at Mar-a-Lag on Nov. 15, 2022 in Palm Beach, Fla.

Melania Trump indicates support for abortion rights a month before election

The former first lady reportedly defends reproductive rights in her coming memoir. She also posted a video Thursday about "individual freedom" for women.
Melania Trump.
Melania Trump.

Vance says Republicans need to do a better job winning back 'trust' on abortion

He acknowledged that abortion was an issue about which the American people "just don’t trust us."
JD Vance And Tim Walz.
JD Vance And Tim Walz.

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