00:00It's been two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and ended the nationwide
00:04right to abortion. For anyone hoping that the 2022 Dobbs decision would be the last word,
00:10it has not turned out that way. Abortion is at the center of elections this year,
00:15and it's still in the courts. But a lot of details have changed since that ruling.
00:20Travel has become a big part of the reality of abortion because of state bans, including 14
00:25where it's not allowed at any stage of pregnancy. One study found that about one-sixth of abortions
00:31last year involved crossing state lines. Advocates say the cost can be much higher
00:36for women who have to travel hundreds of miles, and that can leave lasting financial impact.
00:41Another change is the rise of abortion pills, which are now used in the majority of cases.
00:47The Supreme Court ruled this month against a group of anti-abortion doctors who wanted to
00:53roll back federal approval of one of the pills. And looking ahead to November,
00:57voters in at least Colorado, Florida, Maryland, and South Carolina will be asked to consider state
01:03constitutional amendments to guarantee abortion access. The issue is also once again at center
01:08stage in the presidential election.
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