Roe v. Wade overturned: Kentucky, Indiana lawmakers react
The Supreme Court ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority.
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The Supreme Court ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority.
Activists fear a post-Roe world would mean more women criminalized and placed in institutions with a bad reputation of caring for them.
With Roe v. Wade overturned, Illinois abortion providers are trying to shore up enough medical staff to handle the anticipated influx of patients traveling for the procedure from other states — without disrupting or delaying care for Illinois residents.
North Carolina expects to see an increase in people seeking abortions. The first confirmed case of monkeypox in Mecklenburg County was announced, and a new state budget proposal would give raises to teachers and provide a buffer against a recession. Plus, Charlotte City Council passed the Strategic Mobility plan.
The Fetal Heartbeat Law is now in effect in South Carolina to ban most abortions when a fetal heartbeat is detected.