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World's Abortion Laws
After Roe Fell: U.S. Abortion Laws by State
What Are Shield Laws?
Shield laws protect abortion providers and patients from out-of-state legal threats. Learn what they are, why they matter, and where they are in effect across the U.S.
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Know Your State’s Abortion Laws: A Guide for Medical Professionals
Learn more about your state’s abortion laws so you can better advocate for yourself and your patients.
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What Are Shield Laws?
Shield laws protect abortion providers and patients from out-of-state legal threats. Learn what they are, why they matter, and where they are…
What Are Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs) or Fake Clinics?
Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs), or fake clinics, often pose as real health providers but give misleading information and withhold care. Learn how…
What Is Medication Abortion?
Medication abortion is a safe and effective method for ending a pregnancy. Learn more about how it works and why access to…
What Are Reproductive Rights?
All people have the right to reproductive health. Learn more about that right and how it can be protected.
What Are Human Rights?
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that all of us have just by virtue of being human. Learn more about…
What Is the Global Gag Rule?
The Global Gag Rule prevents organizations that receive U.S. foreign aid from providing abortion care or information. Learn more about its devastating…
Glossary of Legal Terms
Shore up your understanding of the legal system and expand your reproductive rights vocabulary by learning these key terms.
What Is Latin America’s Green Wave?
The Green Wave movement has united activists across the region to fight for expanded access to abortion. Learn more.
Know Your State’s Abortion Laws: A Guide for Medical Professionals
Learn more about your state’s abortion laws so you can better advocate for yourself and your patients.
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