Frances Kissling

The article highlights the challenges of accessing later abortions in the U.S. four years after the Dobbs decision, focusing on two women who faced gestational limits in their states. Advocates are divided on strategies to expand access, with some pushing to remove 18-week bans and others prioritizing earlier abortion rights. Researchers note the complexity and limited availability of later abortions, while political debates continue over viability limits.

Four years after the Dobbs decision, advocates clash over later abortion access as Erika Christensen and Kate Dineen share personal experiences highlighting challenges with gestational limits. Researchers note later abortions are rare, complex, and politically contentious, with some states maintaining bans after 18 weeks. Advocates push for policy changes while others focus on earlier abortion access.