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Three years since Roe was overturned, the national debate on abortion is far from over
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On this day in 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the federal right to abortion
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and sending the issue back to the states. Since then, the country has seen clear division
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At least 16 states enforce near total abortion bans with limited exceptions
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including Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Louisiana, Iowa, Idaho, and Missouri. Meanwhile, states like California, Oregon and Vermont have added protections into their state constitutions
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Despite restrictions in place, abortions increased in 2024. The Society of Family Planning reports more than one million abortions were performed, with telehealth playing a bigger role
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By the end of the year, one in four abortions was provided virtually, and shield laws made it easier for patients to access care across state lines
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Politically, though, the issue remains complex. In 2024 Democrats put abortion rights at the center of their campaigns But since President Donald Trump returned to office the party has shifted its focus now centering on things like immigration and deportation
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Trump nominated three justices who helped overturn Roe. He initially took credit saying
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I was able to kill Roe v. Wade. But on the campaign trail in 2024, he backed off a federal
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ban saying states should decide. His administration is still reviewing the capacity of abortion access
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ordered a review of Mephapristone, the drug use in most medication abortions
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Republicans in Congress are also pushing to defund Planned Parenthood in an upcoming spending bill
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As the anniversary of the Dobbs decision is marked nationwide, communities are gathering to rally and march, each side calling for change
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While Democrats in Congress say they're still fighting for abortion access, Republicans say they're celebrating what they call pro-life protections
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For Straight Hour News, I'm Kaylee Carey. For more on biased, fact-driven news, head to san.com or download the Straight Hour News mobile app today
