Abortion is extremely safe—far safer than pregnancy—studies show. It's vital medical care for much of the population, yet efforts to restrict it persist despite its safety.
We are trying to isolate abortion care, but it's all intertwined into women’s health care. The clear majority of Americans believe abortion should be legal under most circumstances.
Antiabortion activists have pursued many tactics to restrict abortion, culminating in the 2022 Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson.
The Comstock Act, an archaic law that has been unenforced for decades, is being revived to threaten abortion access, highlighting the intersection of old laws and current politics.
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