The method relies on pills rather than surgery - an option that has become important during the pandemic. As Republican-led states mover to restrict abortion access generally, many are limiting access to medication-induced abortions.
Funding has been switched from women's health providers to faith groups that have an anti-abortion and sometimes anti-contraception stance. Health and HIV clinics have closed, STI's and teen pregnancy have risen.
Marlise Munoz, at 14 weeks pregnant, was found brain-dead in her home. Now, Texas legislation demands that she be kept on life support because of her pregnancy... against her family's wishes.
Roe v. Wade is one of the most famous cases in American history, and one of the most influential. What was this case about and why is it so powerful in America?