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VA Reinstates Abortion Ban, Sparks Outrage Among Critics

12/26/2025

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reinstates a near-total ban on abortions for veterans and their families.
The Justice Department memo states that abortions are unlawful.
Pete Kasperowicz, VA Press Secretary, confirmed the Department of Veterans Affairs' compliance.
Critics, including Democratic lawmakers, condemn the decision as an attack on reproductive rights.
The policy does not provide exceptions for rape or incest, raising concerns about healthcare access for female veterans.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reinstates a near-total ban on abortions for veterans and their families.
The Justice Department memo states that abortions are unlawful.
Pete Kasperowicz, VA Press Secretary, confirmed the Department of Veterans Affairs' compliance.
Critics, including Democratic lawmakers, condemn the decision as an attack on reproductive rights.
The policy does not provide exceptions for rape or incest, raising concerns about healthcare access for female veterans.