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Kennedy Investigates 13 States for Abortion Coercion Violations

3/20/2026

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The Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., investigates 13 states for coercing doctors to perform abortions, violating the Weldon Amendment.
The states include California and New York, which supported Kamala Harris in 2024.
This follows the Trump administration's push to restrict abortion access, including a directive barring taxpayer funding for elective abortions.
A poll shows 60% of Americans support legal abortion in most cases.

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The Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., investigates 13 states for coercing doctors to perform abortions, violating the Weldon Amendment.
The states include California and New York, which supported Kamala Harris in 2024.
This follows the Trump administration's push to restrict abortion access, including a directive barring taxpayer funding for elective abortions.
A poll shows 60% of Americans support legal abortion in most cases.