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Trump's Potential Second Term Could Expand Abortion Restrictions Nationwide, Affecting 1 in 3 Women and 1.5 Million in NC

Nov 1, 2024, 05:45 PM

A potential second term for Donald Trump could significantly bolster conservative initiatives aimed at restricting abortion access across the United States. Currently, over one-third of women reside in states with stringent abortion bans, a consequence of Trump's previous administration and the appointments of conservative justices to the Supreme Court. Trump's proposed Project 2025 agenda seeks to extend these restrictions nationwide, potentially affecting access to birth control and in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. This initiative has raised concerns among lawmakers, with estimates indicating that over 1.5 million women in North Carolina could lose guaranteed access to free emergency contraception under these plans. Critics argue that Trump's approach represents an infringement on women's rights, emphasizing that reproductive decisions should be made by individuals rather than politicians.