Category: Abortion

Supreme Court pauses ruling that restricted access to abortion medication drug

by Ryan Voyles | May 5, 2026 | Abortion, Top Stories | 0

Medication abortion in Illinois will resume after a Monday order from the Supreme Court restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone.

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Illinois groups decry court ruling restricting access to medical abortion drug

by Ryan Voyles | May 4, 2026 | Abortion, Federal Government, Top Stories | 0

Illinois abortion groups decried a Friday decision by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that prevents the medication abortion drug mifepristone from being prescribed through telehealth and dispensed through the mail.

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House approves plan to conceal medical records on abortion, gender dysphoria care

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 17, 2026 | Abortion, Legislature, Top Stories | 0

The House approved a plan Thursday night to conceal the medical records of patients who receive abortion and gender dysphoria care.

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House committee approves plan to protect patient data on abortion, gender dysphoria

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 16, 2026 | Abortion, Legislature, Top Stories | 0

A plan backed by Gov. JB Pritzker to protect the medical records of patients who receive abortion and gender dysphoria care passed a House committee on Wednesday.

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