⚡️BREAKING: A Kansas state court just permanently struck down a long list of abortion restrictions, ruling that they violated the fundamental right to abortion, and health care providers’ right to free speech under the state constitution.

While the number of abortions has increased overall since Dobbs, many people in states with abortion bans still face enormous burdens to access care. A recent @ansirh.bsky.social study found longer travel times, higher costs, and more delays after bans were enacted:

New study uncovers astronomical travel burdens, costs, and delays in care, post-Dobbs

Almost three years to the date since the Supreme Court decision to end the constitutional right to abortion, the American Journal of Public Health published a new study showing more people in states w...

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Not only is there no rigorous evidence to support the politically-motivated attempts to further hinder access to medication abortion — the existing restrictions are also medically unnecessary and should be removed.

Our unprecedented analysis of child welfare data estimated that the mothers of Black newborns are 2.5 times more likely to be reported to the police than the mothers of White newborns over allegations – often false – that they used drugs during pregnancy.

Moms of Black Newborns Often Flagged to Police Over Drug Use Claims

Child welfare referred Black families to law enforcement 14,000 times, despite not confirming claims of abuse.

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Telehealth medication abortion is safe, effective, and can expand access to care for many. Our recent research also found that telehealth patients reported even higher satisfaction with timeliness and privacy compared to in-person patients. Read more: doi.org/q8hv

If Blanche’s DOJ ultimately reinterprets the Comstock Act to prohibit mailing abortion medication nationwide, it could prevent people in states with abortion bans from receiving abortion pills through the mail to end their pregnancies safely at home.

Todd Blanche Suggests He Is Open to Using the DOJ to Restrict Mailing the Abortion Pill

Todd Blanche agrees during his confirmation hearing to review using the 1873 Comstock Act to stop mifepristone from being sent through the mail.

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Banning abortion has serious economic consequences. The Turnaway Study found that people who are denied abortions are less likely to have enough money to cover expenses like food, housing, and transportation even years later.

The number of abortions provided in the formal healthcare system has risen by 20% since SCOTUS ended Roe, and medication abortion provided through telehealth has played a crucial role in that. That's why anti-abortion organizations are going after it. It has nothing to do with safety concerns.

Despite state bans, abortions have almost doubled. The reason? Pills via telehealth

States that have banned abortion are suing to stop mailing of abortion pills over state lines. But the telehealth providers say no matter the outcome, they can adapt, and so will their patients.

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Disinformation is one of the most powerful tools that anti-abortion politicians have leveraged to restrict access. But the facts remain, and decades of scientific evidence have overwhelmingly affirmed the safety + effectiveness of medication abortion.

You Will Hear These 10 False Narratives About Abortion. Here's All You'll Need to Fight Back

Misinformation about abortion care is rampant and being weaponized at state and federal levels to justify wide-ranging restrictions across the United States. Ensuring awareness of these narratives, a...

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We know insurance coverage is a key determinant of whether someone can access birth control. For many who rely on their jobs for health insurance, allowing their employer to deny contraception coverage would be allowing them to deny reproductive autonomy.

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ICYMI: The Trump administration asked a federal appeals court to reinstate rules that would allow virtually any employer and university to stop covering birth control in their insurance plans. Trump first proposed the exemption to the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive coverage requirement in 2017

Decades of gold-standard scientific evidence have overwhelmingly demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of mifepristone. Anti-abortion attacks on access to medication abortion are about politics and ideology, not health.

👏 VICTORY: A federal court in Virginia just ruled that the Food and Drug Administration's restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone are unjustified and baseless, and ordered the Trump admin to reconsider them.

Whole Woman’s Health Alliance v. FDA - Center for Reproductive Rights

This case challenges the unique restrictions (REMS) limiting providers and pharmacies who prescribe or dispense mifepristone.

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An exciting step for access! Our research has found significant interest in advance provision of medication abortion (i.e., getting pills to have on hand in case they're needed in the future), a model that could reduce barriers to safe and timely care.

In Washington and Hawaii, Planned Parenthood now prescribes abortion pills ‘just in case’

Planned Parenthood locations in western Washington and Hawaii are now offering abortion pills to people who are not currently pregnant.

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The reality is that abortion bans threaten the health of every pregnant person in states with these laws. When clinicians are afraid to provide evidence-based pregnancy care, patients are understandably afraid to plan wanted pregnancies.

‘I Don’t Want To Die’: Texas Patients Are Afraid to Get Pregnant

The fear of losing their lives is precisely what many pregnant Texas residents say they’ve experienced after four young women died in the state when they were unable to access medically necessary abor...

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Anti-abortion attacks on access to medication abortion are about politics and ideology — not health. They are going after telehealth abortion because it has drastically expanded access to care and made reproductive autonomy more attainable for many.

Trump’s Attorney General Nominee Just Opened the Door to a National Abortion Ban

Under questioning from Sen. Ted Cruz, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche committed to reviewing Biden-era guidance on the Comstock Act.

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Actually, the FDA has reviewed the gold standard scientific evidence on mifepristone many times over the years, and it has always reached the same conclusion: Medication abortion is very safe, and serious complications are extremely rare.

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Blanche: "President Trump is the most pro-life president in history. For the first time in a decade, HHS and the FDA are taking a real look at what's happening with some of these abortion pills and whether they're safe or not."

As abortion bans continue to push patients into longer travel times, higher costs, and more delays, the need for abortion later in pregnancy will continue to grow. Stigma and misinformation only make access more challenging.

What to Know About Later Abortions: Myths, Barriers and Patient Stories

Later abortion is one of the most stigmatized and least understood aspects of reproductive health, and yet some of the voices perpetuating that stigma come from inside the reproductive rights movement...

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Not only does the scientific evidence conclusively demonstrate the safety of medication abortion provided through telehealth — a growing number of studies show that medication abortion is safe and effective enough to be available over-the-counter, too.

Episode 1: "OTC MAB? OMG!” Over-the-Counter Medication Abortion with Dr. Daniel Grossman | Podcast Episode on RSS.com

Welcome to Episode 1 of Repro Questions ANSIRH’ed: “OTC MAB? OMG!” Over-the-Counter Medication Abortion with Dr. Daniel Grossman.” In addition to his work as an OB/GYN and abortion provider, Dr. Gross...

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NEW: Under questioning from Senator Ted Cruz, acting AG Todd Blanche said he would review Biden-era DOJ guidance on the Comstock Act if confirmed to the role. Comstock is an 1873 anti-obscenity law that conservatives want to use to stop the mailing of abortion pills in all 50 states @autonomynews.co

Trump’s Attorney General Nominee Just Opened the Door to a National Abortion Ban

Under questioning from Sen. Ted Cruz, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche committed to reviewing Biden-era guidance on the Comstock Act.

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No amount of "exceptions" will solve the fundamental issue that abortion bans are not compatible with evidence-based medical care. When politicians prohibit clinicians from providing standard medical care, patients' lives are put in danger.

Texas Passed A New Law After 3 Women Died During Miscarriage. Why Was This Mother Still Denied Life-Saving Care?

Like so many women denied miscarriage care since the fall of Roe v. Wade, Lynn Callaway developed an infection, according to a new lawsuit — leaving her at death’s door with no one to turn to for help...

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Use of the Miscarriage & Abortion Hotline climbed sharply between mid-2022 and mid-2023, ultimately rising about 210%. “Patients are continuing to find ways to access care, even in highly restrictive environments,” said ANSIRH expert Dr. Jennifer Karlin.

San Francisco Abortion Hotline Flooded With Calls Before Dobbs Shock Ruling

UCSF study: hotline calls jumped 210% as barriers to abortion care rose.

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Well, this is certainly a. . . creative. . . disinformation strategy from the anti-abortion politicians who will try anything to restrict abortion access. No, the scientific evidence does not support claims that mifepristone poses an environmental risk.

No, your drinking water isn’t contaminated by abortion pills

Anti-abortion advocates, including Republican lawmakers and state officials, want the EPA to review mifepristone as a water contaminant.

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Patients who need later abortions are not political talking points or sensationalized hypotheticals. They are real people who often face immense barriers and compounding delays to accessing needed care. Stigma and misinformation only add more barriers.

What to Know About Later Abortions: Myths, Barriers and Patient Stories

Later abortion is one of the most stigmatized and least understood aspects of reproductive health, and yet some of the voices perpetuating that stigma come from inside the reproductive rights movement...

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Medication abortion usually involves two types of pills: ➡️ Mifepristone causes the lining of the uterus to thin. ➡️ Misoprostol causes the uterus to contract + expel the pregnancy. Although using both medications is more effective, misoprostol can also be safely used alone.

Every Single Thing You Need to Know About Misoprostol-Only Abortions

After a confusing two weeks, SCOTUS announced that mifepristone, one of the two meds used in abortion pills, would remain legal and accessible via mail and telehealth. But just in case the Court didn’...

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Have you seen ACOG’s new 2026 maternal immunization schedule? If you haven’t, take a look today. We’re proud to continue helping physicians provide evidence-based care to their patients. See the full schedule and additional clinical resources from ACOG: https://bit.ly/3QiBhtQ

The FDA has reviewed the scientific evidence on mifepristone many times over the years and has always come to the same conclusion: medication abortion is very safe, and serious adverse events are extremely rare.

Our team recently found that most abortion patients were able to accurately determine their eligibility for medication abortion using an over-the-counter packaging prototype, a strong indicator of the feasibility of over-the-counter medication abortion in the future!

Is There a Future for Over-the-Counter Abortion Pills? This Doctor Thinks So - Feminist Majority Foundation

Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, abortion access has become increasingly divided across the United States. Some states have moved to protect abortion rights, while others have banned or heavily r...

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Throughout 2025, Latin American accompaniers and U.S.-based doulas safely and successfully assisted over 250 U.S.-based clients who were 17+ weeks gestation using the two-dose mifepristone protocol.

Latin American Feminists Train U.S.-Based Doulas on New Mifepristone Protocol for Second-Trimester Abortions

As Republicans create ever higher barriers to abortion that push abortion seekers later into pregnancy, U.S.-based activists are learning from Latin American feminists who have developed protocols to…

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Abortion bans are simply incompatible with evidence-based medical care.

Telehealth medication abortion has been critical for access after Dobbs, accounting for nearly 30% of abortions within the formal healthcare system last year. That's why anti-abortion orgs are going after it — it has nothing to do with safety concerns.

Despite state bans, abortions have almost doubled. The reason? Pills via telehealth

States that have banned abortion are suing to stop mailing of abortion pills over state lines. But the telehealth providers say no matter the outcome, they can adapt, and so will their patients.

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