The former and now future president largely staked out a federalist position, saying abortion policy should be formulated by the states.
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The presumptive next Missouri House speaker’s comments about changing the amendment that protects abortion rights came after he previously said lawmakers should respect the will of voters.
Abortion-related ballot initiatives were voted on in 10 states during the election. Here is a state-by-state breakdown of where abortion currently stands in each state.
Arizonans have said "yes" to enshrining the right to an abortion in the state constitution, but access faces threats. Here's what you need to know.
In November elections, states that approved measures around the right to abortions were Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nevada and New York. Nebraska voters rejected a measure to establish the right to an abortion and approved a ban on second- or third-trimester abortions except in medical emergencies or cases of rape or incest.
This belief shaped the party’s 2024 strategy. Abortion was “by far the most prevalent topic in 2024 Democratic messaging,” Politico reported, “beating out health care, the economy and immigration.” The Harris campaign’s final round of advertisements mentioned abortion more than any other subject, according to the Wesleyan Media Project.
The abortion rights movement won in many states — even some that voted for Donald Trump. Where does it go from here?
With Trump set to begin another term and Republicans in control of Congress, the anti-abortion movement is hoping to continue the gains it made during his first time in office.
Access to abortion can be also undermined by actions at the federal level, or by state judges, attorneys general, or lawmakers. Missouri’s own Republican state lawmakers have