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Abortion is legal at all stages. D.C. has some of the least restrictive abortion laws in the country. Abortions do not need to be performed by a licensed physician. They allow for late-term abortions. There are no requirements that abortions be performed at a hospital or with a second doctor present. There are also public funds available for mothers seeking an abortion in the case of rape or incest.
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- Walgreens Faces Blowback for Not Offering Abortion Pill in 21 States - The New York TimesWalgreens Faces Blowback for Not Offering Abortion Pill in 21 States The New York Times Read more »
- RNC Pressures GOP To Pass Strictest Anti-Abortion Legislation ... - Kaiser Health NewsRNC Pressures GOP To Pass Strictest Anti-Abortion Legislation ... Kaiser Health News Read more »
- Walgreens, CVS say they will sell abortion pills after FDA rule change - CBS NewsWalgreens, CVS say they will sell abortion pills after FDA rule change CBS NewsHow a medication abortion, also known as an 'abortion pill,' works CNNWhat's next after the FDA expanded abortion pill access to retail pharmacies Yahoo Finance Read more »
- McCarthy House rules package includes ban on taxpayer-funded abortion - which already exists - The IndependentMcCarthy House rules package includes ban on taxpayer-funded abortion - which already exists The Independent Read more »
- Democrats propose $1.75B abortion travel subsidy to get around ‘extreme’ state laws - Fox NewsDemocrats propose $1.75B abortion travel subsidy to get around ‘extreme’ state laws Fox News Read more »
- Pentagon Abortion Policies May Impact Defense Spending Bills - Kaiser Health NewsPentagon Abortion Policies May Impact Defense Spending Bills Kaiser Health News Read more »
- 40 Days for Life in Spain announces guidelines amid government harassment of pro-lifers - Catholic World Report40 Days for Life in Spain announces guidelines amid government harassment of pro-lifers Catholic World Report Read more »
- India’s top court gives equal abortion access to all women - The Seattle TimesIndia’s top court gives equal abortion access to all women The Seattle Times Read more »
- Newly-elected lawmaker is on a 'mission' to protect abortion rights nationwide - Gray DCNewly-elected lawmaker is on a 'mission' to protect abortion rights nationwide Gray DC Read more »
- New Thai rules allow abortions up to 20th week of pregnancy - ABC NewsNew Thai rules allow abortions up to 20th week of pregnancy ABC News Read more »
- National Group Condemns Violence and Political Persecution Towards Pro-Life Activists
For Immediate Release September 26, 2022 Noah Brandt media@liveaction.org (636) 579-6072 National Group Condemns Violence and Political Persecution Towards Pro-Life Activists Washington, D.C. – On Friday, September 23, federal agents raided the home of and apprehended pro-life activist Mark Houck. On Tuesday, September 20, a pro-life activist was shot while canvassing in Michigan. Lila Rose, Founder and President of Live Action, released the following statement: “Two horrific crimes were committed against pro-life activists in just the last few days. First, on Friday, President Biden and his Department of Justice unjustly raided the home of and arrested pro-life activist Mark Houck in a lawless… Read more » - Hungary tightens abortion access with listen to 'foetal heartbeat' rule - The GuardianHungary tightens abortion access with listen to 'foetal heartbeat' rule The Guardian Read more »
- Biden rebukes Lindsey Graham over proposed nationwide abortion ban - The Washington PostBiden rebukes Lindsey Graham over proposed nationwide abortion ban The Washington Post Read more »
- VA Doctors Have Legal Protection To Perform Abortions, Secretary Says - Honolulu Civil BeatVA Doctors Have Legal Protection To Perform Abortions, Secretary Says Honolulu Civil Beat Read more »
- Congressional bill aims to protect pro-life pregnancy centers against ‘terror attacks’ - Catholic News AgencyCongressional bill aims to protect pro-life pregnancy centers against ‘terror attacks’ Catholic News Agency Read more »
- Calls for Irish government to promote abortion alternatives - The TabletCalls for Irish government to promote abortion alternatives The Tablet Read more »
- How Alveda King Went From Having Abortions To Fighting Them - The FederalistHow Alveda King Went From Having Abortions To Fighting Them The Federalist Read more »
- Pro-Life States Will File Lawsuit Against Joe Biden’s Illegal Plan to Turn VA Hospitals Into Abortion Clinics
Pro-Life states are gearing up for a lawsuit against the Biden administration after Joe Biden finalized a plan to turn VA hospitals into abortion clinics. The Department of Veterans Affairs said it plans to kill babies in abortions in cases of rape or incest or in cases where the mother’s life or health is in danger, even though doctors repeatedly say abortions are never medically necessary. But, states like Alabama and Arkansas will likely be leading the way in defending their abortion bans from the federal government usurping them by authorizing VA hospitals to sell dangerous abortion drugs or do surgical abortions ending the lives of unborn children. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said last week he would enforce his state’s abortion ban, which outlaws all abortions except in cases that threaten the life of the pregnant person, against any practitioner who violates it. “I have no intention of abdicating… Read more » - 3 more states will enact abortion trigger bans this week - Northern Public Radio (WNIJ)3 more states will enact abortion trigger bans this week Northern Public Radio (WNIJ) Read more »
- Abortion travel benefits to become more common among employers after Dobbs decision - MedCity NewsAbortion travel benefits to become more common among employers after Dobbs decision MedCity News Read more »