Abortion Coverage

Can abortion ban can be enforced in medical emergencies?

Arguments concluded Wednesday at the Supreme Court over an Idaho abortion law which may have broader implications for abortion laws in other states.

Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law

WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday that state abortion bans enacted after the overturning of Roe v. Wade violate federal health care law, though some also questioned the effects on emergency care for pregnant patients.

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Associated Press

Planned Parenthood Plans $10 Million Boost for Democrats in North Carolina

The money will pay for digital advertisements, new field offices and a canvassing operation concentrated in a handful of swing counties. The leaders of the group, Planned Parenthood Votes South Atlantic, say it plans to knock on more than 1 million doors through the end of 2024 to talk to voters about preserving abortion access.

Maya King, New York Times

JAMELLE BOUIE: The smothering of abortion rights reveals something else about Republicans

Friday, April 19, 2024 -- Nearly everywhere Republicans hold power, they fight to rewire the institutions of government in the hope that they will then generate the desired result: more and greater Republican power.

DRAUGHON DRAWS: In Arizona the court turns 2024 back to 1864

Friday, April 19, 2024 -- Capitol Broadcasting Company's editorial cartoonist.

Fact check: Biden says support for Roe is higher than ever

President Joe Biden responds to an April 8 video in which former President Donald Trump said "everyone" wanted the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade ruling overturned.

Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact reporting

Florida abortion ban could make things more difficult for NC patients, providers

When Florida's new law takes effect May 1st, North Carolina will be the last southeastern state to allow abortion until 12 weeks, likely leading to even longer waiting lists at already overloaded providers.

New Florida law could make abortions harder to get in North Carolina

A new six-week abortion ban in Florida takes effect May 1. That is expected to cause more women to travel to the Tar Heel State to seek the procedure, leading to longer waiting lists at overloaded providers.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Donald Trump believes abortion rights should be for states to decide

Donald Trump has acknowledged the debate over abortion has plagued Republicans at the ballot box. Monday, he added he believes voters will ultimately decide the fate of abortion access across America.

'Life begins at birth': Faith leaders defend abortion drug in Raleigh

Dozens attended a downtown Raleigh rally on Tuesday to defend medication abortion as the United States Supreme Court hears arguments on mifepristone, a popular abortion drug.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

What a Supreme Court case on abortion access could mean for NC patients

Mifepristone is one of the two pills taken together for most medical abortions. This case comes down to how it's prescribed, delivered and how far along in the pregnancy it can be taken.

Destinee Patterson, WRAL reporter

How a supreme court case around an abortion pill could impact North Carolinians

Mifepristone is one of the two pills taken together for most medical abortions. This case comes down to how it's prescribed, delivered and how far along in the pregnancy it can be taken.

Jill Biden in RTP: Heart attacks and other women's health issues need more research

With the president trailing in the polls, first lady Jill Biden visits Research Triangle Park to discuss the Biden administration's effort to prioritize research and funding for women's health.

WRAL staff

Responses mixed on abortion limits

The poll asked participants whether they'd tighten the state's current law -- which bans most abortions after the 12th week of pregnancy -- and instead restrict abortion after the sixth week of pregnancy.

North Carolinians split on how to limit abortion, when life begins, WRAL News poll shows

North Carolinians are split over the state's abortion laws and whether life begins at fertilization, but they overwhelmingly support legal protections for people who want to use in vitro fertilization to initiate pregnancy, a new WRAL News poll shows.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

WRAL News Poll shows what NC voters care about most

North Carolina voters view the economy and health care as the top issues heading into the 2024 general election season, according to a new WRAL News poll.

NC voters united on economy as top 2024 issue, divided on immigration and abortion, WRAL News poll shows

Voters agree on the importance of many top issues, but not all. Abortion and immigration are the two most polarizing topics among supporters of Democratic President Joe Biden and his presumptive Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Fact-checking Joe Biden's 2024 State of the Union address

Facing a challenging path to reelection amid low favorability ratings and public wariness over the economy, President Joe Biden used his 2024 State of the Union address to take a fighting posture.

PolitiFact staff

Fertility clinics worry about impact of Alabama embryo decision

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that embryos created during IVF are children, and couples can sue under the state's wrongful death law should those embryos be destroyed.

Alabama ruling causes concern for IVF patients, clinics in North Carolina

Alabama's decision has caused concern and fear among fertility doctors throughout the nation, including North Carolina.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

France on-track to constitutionalize abortion rights

Paris (CNN) -- The French National Assembly has passed a historic bill that moves the country one step closer to enshrining the right to abortion in its constitution.

By Claudia Colliva and Maya Szaniecki, CNN

Fact check: Harris blames Republicans for reinstating 1849 Wisconsin abortion law

"After Roe was dismantled, extremists evoked a law from 1849 to stop abortion" in Wisconsin," Vice President Kamala Harris said Jan. 22 in Waukesha County.

Hope Karnopp, PolitiFact reporter

NC activists speak out on Roe v. Wade anniversary

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, faith leaders and activists on Monday rallied for abortion access and reproductive freedom across the state.

Activists push for abortion access in Raleigh on Roe v. Wade anniversary

A group of faith leaders, activists and elected officials will gather at 10 a.m. in downtown Raleigh as Gov. Roy Cooper heads to Charlotte on the 51st anniversary of the Supreme Court's landmark Roe v. Wade decision.

Gov. Cooper, NC faith leaders rally for abortion access on Roe v. Wade anniversary

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, faith leaders and activists on Monday rallied for abortion access and reproductive freedom across the state.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter