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U.S. Abortion Rates Surpass 1 Million Amid Restrictions

4/27/2025

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Abortion rates in the U.S. have surged past 1 million in 2023, defying state restrictions. The Guttmacher Institute reveals a trend towards pill-based abortions, frequently happening outside medical facilities. In Texas, new legislation aims to tackle abortion pill trafficking, igniting fears about women's safety and their access to essential healthcare amidst tightening laws.

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Abortion rates in the U.S. have surged past 1 million in 2023, defying state restrictions. The Guttmacher Institute reveals a trend towards pill-based abortions, frequently happening outside medical facilities. In Texas, new legislation aims to tackle abortion pill trafficking, igniting fears about women's safety and their access to essential healthcare amidst tightening laws.