On June 24, 2022, The US Supreme court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization overturned Roe v. Wade, the ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion in 1973. The Court’s decision has already led to a number of states taking action to ban abortion outright, and it is anticipated that around half of U.S. states will move to restrict or ban abortion in the coming weeks and months. Taking away the right to an abortion is an assault on human rights, bodily autonomy, and self-determination and goes against extensive research that shows abortion restrictions harm individuals’ and families’ health and well-being, as well as global recommendations for abortion as safe and essential health care.
If you are looking for abortion care, you can find a providing clinic or hospital at ineedana.com. If you are specifically seeking care after 24 weeks of pregnancy, you can find a list of clinics and more information about finding a provider here.
People should be able to access abortion care throughout pregnancy, regardless of where they live or their identity. The Later Abortion Initiative remains committed to advancing access to high-quality later abortion services. For non-biased, evidence-based information about who needs later abortion care, what abortion care later in preganacy entails, and other topics related to later abortion, you can check out our fact sheets available in English and Spanish. If you have any questions, please reach out to lai@ibisreproductivehealth.org.
You can read Ibis Reproductive Health’s full statement here.