Abortion Rates in the U.S. Post-Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Ruling

SOURCE apnews.com
Abortion rates in the U.S. have increased post-Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health ruling due to laws protecting telehealth prescriptions and doctors, especially in Democratic-controlled states. The #WeCount report shows a rise in abortions in states with bans and a decrease in states with protections, with potential ballot measures to protect or restrict abortion access in various states.

Key Points

  • Abortion rates increased post-Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health ruling
  • Laws protecting telehealth prescriptions and doctors played a significant role
  • Potential ballot measures to protect or restrict abortion access in various states

Pros

  • Increased access to abortions in Democratic-controlled states
  • Laws protecting doctors using telemedicine to prescribe abortion pills

Cons

  • Rise in abortions in states with bans
  • Decrease in abortions in states with protections