Nebraska passes 12-week abortion ban, restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Legislature on Friday approved a 12-week abortion ban and restrictions on gender-affirming care for children in a move so contentious that lawmakers on both sides…

North Carolina legislature approves 12-week abortion ban; veto ahead

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina lawmakers on Thursday approved a ban on nearly all abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, down from the current 20 weeks, in response to last…

North Carolina Republicans unveil agreement on 12-week abortion ban

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Republican legislative leaders said on Tuesday there’s agreement in the GOP-dominated legislature on backing a measure that would prohibit abortion in nearly all cases after…