It’s been almost two years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning a woman’s right to an abortion. Soon after, the nonprofit Wild West Access Fund began distributing funds to help offset travel and medical costs for women who seek abortion care in Nevada, where it’s legal up to 24 weeks. As the court prepares to rule on access to medications that allow a woman to end a pregnancy, the organization shared some numbers, offering a window into changes in this type of travel.
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Abortion Travel: By the Numbers
2023 marked a year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, guaranteeing the right to an abortion. The consequences have been dramatic.