Abortion Rights Coverage

Controversial bills could resurface in 2023 North Carolina legislative session
The North Carolina General Assembly returned to Raleigh on Wednesday after a two-week January break. Bills on familiar topics are expected this legislative session.

Medical marijuana, race education and guns: NC lawmakers to reconsider controversial bills
The North Carolina General Assembly returned to Raleigh on Wednesday after a two-week January break. Some controversial bills from recent sessions are likely to resurface on this year's agenda, thanks to a shift in the partisan balance of the House and Senate.

New lawsuits target state restrictions on abortion pills
Supporters of abortion rights filed separate lawsuits Wednesday challenging two states' abortion pill restrictions, the opening salvo in what’s expected to be a protracted legal battle over access to the medications.

Fact check: Did 'every pro-life governor' win big in midterm elections?
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker tweeted: "Every pro-life Governor up for election in November won -- by a large margin." PolitiFact checks his claim.

Opposing abortion rights rallies held in downtown Raleigh
The debate over abortion played out in opposing rallies in downtown Raleigh Saturday. Now the tense arguments are playing out in state legislatures like our own.

Opposing abortion-rights protests held outside state legislative building in downtown Raleigh
The debate over abortion played out in opposing rallies in downtown Raleigh Saturday. Now the tense arguments are playing out in state legislatures like our own.

The Wrap: Legislative session starts, House rules fight heats up, and the potential of a 13-week abortion bill
The week in North Carolina politics from WRAL's NC Capitol team.

NC GOP members working on proposal to put restrictions on abortion
Wednesday marked the first day back for lawmakers at the North Carolina legislature. Republican leaders are already working on a proposal to restrict abortion in North Carolina beyond the current 20-week limit.

Abortion, Medicaid, voting maps top state lawmakers' 2023 agenda
Closing out their 2022 session this week, legislative leaders offered a preview of the issues likely to top their agenda in January. Abortion, Medicaid expansion and redrawing voting maps were all on the short list.

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Editorial: Can justice in N.C. still be independent? It must!
Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 -- What kind of court is it that can make a determination and then have no authority to enforce corrective action? What kind of justice is there when there is an assumption that judges are already predisposed to certain positions or biases before even hearing arguments or determining facts?

Voters give NC Supreme Court Republican majority
After Tuesday's election, the North Carolina Supreme Court will have five Republicans and two Democrats starting in 2023.

'That vote was a complete repudiation': State GOP leaders praise party sweep in NC Supreme Court races to tilt the court's balance
After Tuesday's election, the North Carolina Supreme Court will have five Republicans and two Democrats starting in 2023.

Republicans gain control of state Supreme Court. How that could impact voting rights and abortion access
The North Carolina Supreme Court could see important cases related to voting rights and abortion access in the coming years. GOP legal victories could become more likely under a conservative court.

Bo's time? NC Republican political newcomer draws fire in bid for toss-up congressional seat
Republican Bo Hines is walking a political tightrope, seeking to appeal to hardline conservatives while trying not to alienate more centrist voters who could decide the election.

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TRACY JAFFE: What does it means to be the first physician to diagnose a live pregnancy?
Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 -- The ability to choose what happens to your body is a fundamental right, regardless of political affiliation. Reproductive freedom is not a political issue, it's a health care issue.

Beasley, Budd tangle over economy, abortion, other policies in US Senate debate
Republican Ted Budd and Democrat Cheri Beasley highlighted differences over the economy, abortion and other issues during Friday's U.S. Senate debate.

North Carolinians support 20-week abortion ban, split on further restrictions, WRAL News Poll shows
The survey of North Carolina adults found that 50% of residents favor a ban on abortion at 20 weeks but are divided on a proposed 15-week ban. A plurality of residents oppose restrictions at six weeks of pregnancy.

Control of NC's high court is at stake in November. Which party leads in a new WRAL News poll
Four candidates vying for two North Carolina Supreme Court seats are seeking to bolster the court's reputation amid concerns the seven-member body has become increasingly driven by politics in its recent decisions.

Fact check: What was Ted Budd's involvement in proposed abortion bill?
A political ad by the Women Vote Project says Rep. Ted Budd, North Carolina's Republican U.S. Senate candidate, helped write a proposal for tighter federal abortion regulations, showing that he's way out of step with most residents' opinions on abortion. PolitiFact checks the claim.