The West African nation of Benin adopted one of the continent’s most liberal laws on abortion last year after hearing testimony from gynecologists about women dying from illegal abortions.
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Arizona Judge Reinstates Strict Abortion Ban From 1864
A 15-week abortion ban passed this year will take effect on Saturday. But the attorney general has argued that the near-total ban from the 19th century should take precedence.
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Idaho Supreme Court Rules That Strict Abortion Ban Can Take Effect
In a late Friday ruling, the state’s highest court said that a ban could begin at the end of the month while legal challenges are reviewed.
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On Abortion, Kansas Voters Held the Line
In many ways, across state and even party lines, voters did it together.
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Democrats Schedule Votes on Abortion Access, but Lack a Legislative Path
Under pressure to act, Democrats have scheduled votes on bills to preserve abortion access. But with Republicans and at least one Democrat opposed, they lack the support to succeed.