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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

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

JULIE VON HAEFEN: Reproductive rights will be a key issue on 2024 ballots

Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 -- The basic right to make your own decisions about your body, your family and your future is on the ballot this November. The stakes couldn't be higher when you cast your vote.

US Supreme Court to hear case related to FDA decisions on abortion pill

The Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to take up a dispute over a medication used in the most common method of abortion in the United States, its first abortion case since it overturned Roe v. Wade last year.

The Supreme Court will rule on limits on a commonly used abortion medication

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter and Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Could birth control access be at risk in NC? Dems say yes, but GOP disagrees

Legislative Democrats are calling for vote on a bill to guarantee North Carolinians access to reliable contraception in the wake of the Dobbs decision and the state's new 12-week abortion ban. Republicans say Democrats are just trying to scare voters.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Could birth control access be at risk in NC? Dems say yes, but GOP disagrees

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Charlotte on Dobbs anniversary

The vice president used her speech to call for a national law that restores the protections of Roe.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Charlotte on Dobbs anniversary

Roe v. Wade anniversary, locals reflect on the changes made in the past year

It's been one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe V Wade. and on June 30 North Carolina's new 12-week abortion ban goes into effect.

Shelle Jackson, WRAL reporter

Roe v. Wade anniversary, locals reflect on the changes made in the past year

Vice President Kamala Harris appearing in Charlotte one year after Supreme Court decision

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to discuss the Supreme Court reversal of Roe Vs. Wade one year after the decision.

More women fleeing to NC for abortions after fall of Roe

Clinic by clinic, county by county and up to the highest levels of state government, no state embodies the nation's post-Roe upheaval like North Carolina.

Kate Kelly, New York Times

More women fleeing to NC for abortions after fall of Roe

Report: NC saw 37% jump in abortions in months following Roe v. Wade decision

Women seeking abortions in the south have found North Carolina to be a welcome sight since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a piece of landmark legislation in Roe v. Wade.

Abortion in NC: Democrats propose putting Roe vs. Wade ruling into state law

On Thursday, Democrats proposed putting the right to abortion until viability into state law.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau Chief

Abortion in NC: Democrats propose putting Roe vs. Wade ruling into state law

Opposing abortion-rights protests held outside state legislative building in downtown Raleigh

The debate over abortion played out in opposing rallies in downtown Raleigh Saturday. Now the tense arguments are playing out in state legislatures like our own.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

Opposing abortion-rights protests held outside state legislative building in downtown Raleigh

TRACY JAFFE: What does it means to be the first physician to diagnose a live pregnancy?

Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 -- The ability to choose what happens to your body is a fundamental right, regardless of political affiliation. Reproductive freedom is not a political issue, it's a health care issue.

Beasley, Budd tangle over economy, abortion, other policies in US Senate debate

Republican Ted Budd and Democrat Cheri Beasley highlighted differences over the economy, abortion and other issues during Friday's U.S. Senate debate.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Beasley, Budd tangle over economy, abortion, other policies in US Senate debate

Control of NC's high court is at stake in November. Which party leads in a new WRAL News poll

Four candidates vying for two North Carolina Supreme Court seats are seeking to bolster the court's reputation amid concerns the seven-member body has become increasingly driven by politics in its recent decisions.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Control of NC's high court is at stake in November. Which party leads in a new WRAL News poll

Durham Mayor Elaine O'Neal meets with President Biden about reproductive health care

On Friday, Durham Mayor Elaine O'Neal discussed how men can contribute to the conversation of reproductive freedoms since it takes two partners when it comes to pregnancy.

Durham Mayor Elaine O'Neal among leaders who met with President Biden to discuss women's reproductive rights

On Friday, Durham Mayor Elaine O'Neal discussed how men can contribute to the conversation of reproductive freedoms since it takes two partners when it comes to pregnancy.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Editorial: Legislative leaders get more specific on changing N.C. abortion laws

Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022 -- For North Carolina voters who will be electing members of the General Assembly and Congress in November, recent statements from Sen. Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore on their positions on changing abortion laws gives them the most specific yet on how they might base their choice at the ballot box.

Doctors say abortion ban has unclear exception clause for medical emergencies

North Carolina's ban on abortions after 20 weeks is back in effect after a federal court reinstated the law following the end of Roe v. Wade. Doctors could face up to 10 years in prison for violating it. The state law includes an exception for medical emergency. However, doctors say what qualifies as a medical emergency isn't clear.

NC abortion law exceptions too vague, critics say

The state's 20-week abortion ban includes a narrowly-drawn exception for medical emergency. Critics say the exception is too vague, and will lead to poorer care for patients with pregnancy complications.