State of Play
On June 24, 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade with its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This decision enabled some states to automatically ban abortion via trigger bans and has emboldened other states to take action to restrict access to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care. Read our full statement on the Dobbs decision.
As we approach nearly two years since the decision in Dobbs, pregnant people continue to face increasing barriers to getting abortion care. For many, the barriers include increasing costs and delays to care. Unfortunately for some, the barriers are insurmountable. As of January 2024, abortion is unavailable in 14 states. This includes:
- 12 states with a total ban on abortion; and
2 states without any clinics providing abortion.
While the landscape since the Dobbs decision continues to change, AbortionFinder remains the most up-to-date and accurate resource on where patients can receive abortion care.
While the landscape continues to shift, Congress has the power to enact protections at the federal level. As we begin the 119th Congress, stay tuned for updates on federal abortion policy by visiting our Federal Policy Action Center.
Resources
AbortionFinder.org: Always up-to-date with the latest laws, AbortionFinder allows you to select your state to get information about what to expect and to locate abortion support resources and assistance.
Press Statement: Power to Decide Condemns Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
Blog post: What You Can Do to Support Congressional Efforts to Protect Reproductive Health and Rights Post-Dobbs.