Limited access to abortions sending some women over state lines for the procedure
Access to abortion though is already severely limited in parts of the country, with many women having to travel out of state to have the procedure.
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Planned Parenthood responds to leaked Supreme Court opinion on Roe v. Wade
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic South Carolina chapter is responding to the leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion which suggests the court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. The national Planned Parenthood organization also released a statement on social media.
OVERTURNING ROE V. WADE: SC lawmakers and leaders speak on possible change to landmark court decision
According to CDC data, since Roe v. Wade, there have been more than 60 million abortions performed in the United States.
Officials react after draft of Supreme Court opinion on Rowe v. Wade is leaked
The U.S. Supreme Court is confirming the bombshell leak of a draft opinion, which apparently reflects that the conservative majority is poised to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, is authentic. The court cautions the draft opinion is not final. President Joe Biden says he is “concerned” that, after almost 50 years, a woman’s right to choose is on the line at the nation’s highest court. Emotions are running high across country.
Poll finds majority of Americans support upholding Roe v. Wade
The poll also revealed a majority say abortion should be legal in all or most cases.
SC House approves bill over unproven abortion pill reversal
The South Carolina House has approved a bill that require doctors to tell women who seek medication to have an abortion that there is an unproven way to reverse the procedure.
Oklahoma legislature passes abortion ban bill similar to Texas law
Oklahoma is taking new steps to make abortion almost impossible for women. The state legislature passed a bill based on the controversial Texas law.
Florida governor signs bill banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy
Florida’s governor signed a law that bans abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
‘Abortion reversal’ bill moves forward in S Carolina House
A bill that would require doctors to inform patients receiving drug-induced abortions about a controversial method to possibly halt the abortion process is moving forward in the South Carolina House.
Pro life supporters hold rally at State House Saturday
Here at home, hundreds gathered by the State House Saturday for a pro life rally. Many faith based leaders, as well as the South Carolina Federation of Republican Men, were in attendance.
