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26 Jun 2022
The government is following through on its pledge to decriminalize abortion. Officials plan to abolish a law that subjects doctors who publish information on abortion procedures to prosecution.
2 Dec 2021
The Supreme Court appeared set to put limits on abortion rights in the United States by upholding one state's law banning the procedure after 15 weeks. Protesters from both sides of the issue rallied at the top court.
15 Nov 2021
Benin's parliament has voted to legalize abortion in most cases, becoming one of only a handful of African countries to do so.
11 Oct 2021
The ban came into effect in September, making it near to impossible for a woman to obtain an abortion in Texas. Lawyers for the Biden administration argue the ban is designed to scare abortion providers. DW's Ines Pohl reports from Texas.
10 Sep 2021
The US Justice Department has filed suit against Texas to prevent a state law banning abortions from being enforced.

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