Since the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization in June 2022, which effectively nullified the constitutional right to abortion nationwide, nearly two dozen states have implemented bans or restrictions on access to the procedure.
The repercussions of these measures are now becoming apparent, with states facing higher rates of maternal and infant mortality, as well as increased economic insecurity.
The battle over abortion rights is intensifying in state legislatures and courts across the country. In Arizona, lawmakers recently voted to overturn a long-standing Civil War-era abortion ban, which had been reinstated by the state’s Supreme Court.
The repeal bill is now awaiting the signature of Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs, and if signed into law, it will replace Arizona’s current 15-week abortion ban.
Meanwhile, the US Supreme Court is currently considering a challenge brought by the Biden administration against Idaho’s enforcement of its abortion ban in medical emergencies, with a ruling expected by late June.
On May 1, a new six-week abortion ban came into effect in Florida, replacing the previous 15-week ban. Additionally, later this year, the US Supreme Court is slated to issue a ruling on access to the abortion pill, further shaping the landscape of reproductive rights in the country.
CNN has been closely monitoring these legal developments as they progress through the courts, providing updates on the status of abortion access in the United States amidst ongoing legal challenges and legislative actions.
| Alabama | Banned | Abortion is banned with no exceptions for rape or incest. |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | Banned | Abortion is banned with no exceptions for rape or incest. |
| Idaho | Banned | Near-total ban in place. |
| Indiana | Banned | Abortion is banned with limited exceptions. The Indiana Supreme Court certified a ruling that outlaws nearly all abortions in the state and denied a petition for a rehearing. |
| Kentucky | Banned | Abortion is banned with no exceptions for rape or incest. |
| Louisiana | Banned | Abortion is banned with no exceptions for rape or incest. |
| Mississippi | Banned | Near-total ban in place, includes exception for rape but not incest. |
| Missouri | Banned | Abortion is banned with no exceptions for rape or incest. |
| North Dakota | Banned | Abortion is banned with exceptions for rape or incest in the first six weeks of pregnancy. |
| Oklahoma | Banned | Abortion is banned with no exceptions for rape or incest. |
| South Dakota | Banned | Abortion is banned with no exceptions for rape or incest. |
| Tennessee | Banned | Abortion is banned with no exceptions for rape or incest. |
| Texas | Banned | Abortion is banned with no exceptions for rape or incest. |
| West Virginia | Banned | Near-total ban in place. A federal judge ruled in August that the state can also restrict the sale of abortion pills. |
| Arizona | Legal with gestational limit of 6-18 weeks | The Arizona State Legislature voted to overturn a Civil War-era ban barring abortion in nearly all circumstances, which was reinstated by the state Supreme Court on April 9. The repeal will make its way to Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs’ desk. Meanwhile, a 15-week ban remains in place. |
