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Post-Election Surge in Abortion Pill Demand
A surge in demand for abortion pills followed Trump's projected win, raising concerns despite recent state-level victories for abortion rights.
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Aid AccessThe GuardianWispPlan C
Donald TrumpRebecca Gomperts
- Despite wins for abortion rights in some states, what concerns remain for abortion rights advocates?
- While voters in seven states expanded abortion rights on Election Day, abortion rights advocates are concerned that Trump's administration and a Republican-led Congress could challenge these protections.
- What was the immediate reaction to Donald Trump's projected 2024 win regarding access to abortion pills?
- Aid Access, a top abortion pill supplier in the US, saw over 5,000 requests for medication in the 12 hours after Donald Trump's projected 2024 win. This surpasses the number of orders received after Roe v Wade was overturned.
- What is Donald Trump's current stance on a national abortion ban, and what is his past record on the issue?
- Trump's stance on a national abortion ban remains unclear; he has stated it is "off the table" while also saying "we'll see what happens." His past actions, such as appointing conservative justices, demonstrate his influence on abortion access.
- What other potential method of restricting abortion access might Republicans pursue, even without a federal ban?
- Republicans could potentially criminalize the mailing of abortion pills, which account for over two-thirds of abortions in the US, even without a national abortion ban, further restricting access to abortion services.
- Besides Aid Access, which other organizations experienced increased demand for abortion-related services after the election?
- Following Trump's win, telehealth services like Wisp and Plan C also saw significant increases in requests for emergency contraception and abortion pills, indicating heightened concerns about abortion access.