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States Tighten Abortion Laws, Telehealth Use Surges

3/25/2026

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Women’s Abortion Access

Guttmacher Institute notes that no state has criminally prosecuted women for abortions, despite ongoing proposals.
In 2025, 91,000 women used telehealth for abortions, up from 72,000 in 2024.
Abortion-related questions will appear on ballots in three states this November, including a Missouri proposal to repeal reproductive rights established in 2024.
States are enacting laws to restrict access to abortion pills, with South Dakota making it a felony to distribute them.

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Moore's Murder Charge

A Georgia judge set a $1 bond for Alexia Moore, a 31-year-old woman charged with murder for allegedly using abortion pills beyond the state's six-week limit.
The case is among the first in Georgia since the law's enactment, signaling a milestone in Georgia's abortion landscape.
Judge Steven Blackerby expressed skepticism that the murder charge could lead to conviction.
Moore's family welcomed the release, calling the decision a sign of favor.

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Historical Context

The 1973 Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade legalized abortion nationwide, establishing a constitutional right to privacy for women. By the late 1970s, approximately 1.5 million abortions were performed annually in the U.S. Recent legal challenges, such as Georgia's murder charge against Alexia Moore, highlight ongoing state-level conflicts over reproductive rights, echoing the contentious debates initiated by Roe.

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Women’s Abortion Access

Guttmacher Institute notes that no state has criminally prosecuted women for abortions, despite ongoing proposals.
In 2025, 91,000 women used telehealth for abortions, up from 72,000 in 2024.
Abortion-related questions will appear on ballots in three states this November, including a Missouri proposal to repeal reproductive rights established in 2024.
States are enacting laws to restrict access to abortion pills, with South Dakota making it a felony to distribute them.

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