From CNBC: 2024-11-07 15:00:01

President Donald Trump spoke at the 47th annual “March for Life” in Washington, D.C. Voters in 7 out of 10 states approved measures to safeguard abortion rights. Health policy experts warn President-elect Trump’s victory could threaten abortion access across the U.S., impacting millions of women.

Abortion access in the U.S. has been in flux since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. More than 25 million women live in states with increased abortion restrictions. Experts fear a crackdown by the Trump administration could disproportionately impact lower-income individuals and people of color, worsening health outcomes.

A Trump administration could restrict or ban medication abortion using the Comstock Act, a law from 1873. Enforcement could prevent the distribution of abortion pills and medical equipment used in procedures. Legal challenges are expected if Trump attempts to enforce the act, potentially leading to a Supreme Court battle.

Anti-abortion leaders could be appointed to key federal agencies by Trump, impacting abortion access. The FDA could restrict mifepristone, a common medication abortion drug. Efforts to eliminate telehealth access to the pill could significantly impact abortion care and access for many individuals, particularly those in states with restrictions.

Trump could reinstate policies from his first term to make abortions harder to obtain and reverse efforts by the Biden administration to expand access. The domestic gag rule, Title X restrictions, and other executive actions could be revoked, limiting reproductive health services. Legal battles and challenges are expected if Trump moves to gut Biden’s policies.



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