Abortions are up in the US. It's a complicated picture as women turn to pills, travel
Even with abortion bans in place in most Republican-controlled states, the number of people obtaining them has grown slightly
By GEOFF MULVIHILL and KEVIN S. VINEYS
Published - Dec 28, 2024, 01:48 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 28, 2024, 01:48 PM EST
Abortion has become slightly more common despite bans or deep restrictions in most Republican-controlled states, and the legal and political fights over its future are not over yet.
It's now been two and a half years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and opened the door for states to implement bans.
The policies and their impact have been in flux ever since the ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
Here's a look at data on where things stand:
