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Abortion access in 2026 remains uneven across states.
Summary
Thirteen states now have total bans and five states restrict abortion after six weeks, with Wyoming the most recent; Guttmacher Institute data show abortion numbers were largely unchanged from 2024 to 2025.
Content
It's been nearly four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned. Abortion access across the U.S. remains in flux as state laws and court actions evolve. Thirteen states now have total bans, and five states restrict abortion after six weeks, most recently Wyoming. Legal challenges to those bans continue to move through courts, creating uncertainty for people seeking care and for providers.
Known details:
- Thirteen states have total bans on abortion.
- Five states have restrictions after six weeks; Wyoming is the most recent to do so.
- Court challenges to state restrictions are frequent and lead to ongoing uncertainty.
- Guttmacher Institute data reported that the number of abortions was largely unchanged from 2024 to 2025.
Summary:
State-level bans and time limits have left access uneven across the country, and court disputes keep the legal picture unsettled. Undetermined at this time.
