Abortion

Lawmakers' attempts to expand abortion access sometimes clash with rural residents

Experts say it's a missed opportunity to study the laws' impacts

Trump administration could also take action

Candidates have promoted policies and goals that put them at odds with one another

The states that passed them are doing little to find out

South Carolina governor says that any public money "results in the subsidy of abortion"

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

Lawsuit challenges shield laws in Democratic-controlled states

And other highlights from president elect's interview with Time magazine

Exceptions would broaden doctors' ability to intervene

State's public health commissioner says whoever shared the information violated state law

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Legal experts weigh the Comstock Act, EMTALA, a federal ban, and RFK Jr.'s influence

Laws impede fundamental right of entire class of people to make healthcare decisions, judge says