State Abortion Laws

“More than half of Americans (55%) say medication abortion should be legal in their state, while a much smaller share (26%) say it should be illegal. About two-in-ten (18%) say they are not sure.” - Pew

“The debate over how to end abortion is taking place among brothers and sisters in Christ, all of whom affirm that Scripture is unequivocally pro-life and that the only faithful Christian position is one that opposes abortion in all its forms. Yet in a post-Roe context, strategies matter more than ever” - Christ Over All

“Although three of the five justices who heard the case found the ban unconstitutional, North Dakota requires a supermajority of the court to strike down a law on constitutional grounds.” - CPost

“Voters in 10 states were asked to decide whether legalized abortion would be protected in their state constitutions. Here’s how they voted—and what it portends for the pro-life cause.” - TGC

• Georgia Supreme Court restores near-ban on abortions while state appeals
• Supreme Court leaves Texas pro-life rule in place, national issue unsettled

“Within their own ranks, there is second-guessing and finger-pointing, plus trepidation that Election Day might provide new proof that their cause is broadly unpopular.” - AP/RNS

“Instead of spending our limited resources on phone calls, mailings, and media buys aimed at already convinced pro-life voters, we must be laser-focused on reaching what could be called the ‘mushy middle.’” - CPost

“Justice Eric Rosen authored the majority opinion, writing that ‘section 1 of the Kansas Constitution Bill of Rights protects a fundamental right to personal autonomy, which includes a pregnant person’s right to terminate a pregnancy.’” - CPost

“The decision reverses a lower court which applied a higher level of scrutiny to the law and put a temporary injunction in place to block its enforcement.” - Daily Citizen

“Advocates argue the legal strategy that abortion bans violate religious freedom are not yet dead. In both the Missouri and Kentucky cases, appeals are planned.” - RNS