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Study finds slight abortion increase since Roe overturn
Filed: May 05, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: A study says abortions nationwide have slightly increased since Roe v. Wade was overturned, amid a legal fight over mifepristone.
WHO: Alina Salganicoff
WHAT: Study reports a slight increase in abortions since Roe v. Wade overturning
WHEN: May 05, 2026 at 5:06 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Part of a renewed legal battle over access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
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