The Western US Remains Divided Over Abortion

Idaho and Utah have continued banning or limiting abortions, while Oregon and California are stockpiling abortion pills.
Idaho and Utah were two of the 13 states that had trigger laws to make abortions illegal when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. As soon as Roe v. Wade was overturned, Idaho joined the list of states where abortion became prohibited, while Utah’s ban continues to be challenged in court.
Idaho is the only state in the western United States that has banned abortions. Abortions are illegal there except in cases of rape or incest or if the mother’s life is in jeopardy or if the term is under six weeks; similar to Texas….

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