Abortion Rates in the U.S. After Roe v. Wade Overturn
Abortion rates in the U.S. increased after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, with some Democratic-controlled states enacting laws to protect doctors using telemedicine for abortions. Abortion numbers rose in states with bans, but fell in states with later abortion restrictions. Laws protecting medical providers who use telemedicine to prescribe abortion pills have helped increase access. Data collected by #WeCount showed a significant rise in abortions, especially in states like Illinois, Kansas, and New Mexico.
Key Points
- Abortion rates in the U.S. increased after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade
- Democratic-controlled states enacted laws to protect doctors using telemedicine for abortions
- Abortion numbers rose in states with bans, while falling in states with later abortion restrictions
- Laws protecting medical providers using telemedicine to prescribe abortion pills have helped increase access
- Significant rise in abortions seen in states like Illinois, Kansas, and New Mexico
Pros
- Increased access to abortion in some states
- Laws protecting medical providers using telemedicine for abortions
- Rise in abortion numbers reflected adaptation to changing laws
Cons
- Political and legal controversies surrounding abortion rights
- Differences in abortion access and restrictions across states