Coverage dated June 24, 2022 to June 27, 2022

Troops' Abortion Access Will Continue Despite State Bans, Pentagon Vows

Headline from Military.com, on the newest of 2 developments

At least 13 states that are home to about 240,000 service members had "trigger" laws that immediately banned elective abortions or will ban the procedures within weeks.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Jun 27, 2022
Pentagon Spending Bill Would Expand Access to Abortion for Military Members
Headline from Cincinnati CityBeat ·
Jun 28, 2022Newest
Troops' Abortion Access Will Continue Despite State Bans, Pentagon Vows
Headline from Military.com ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

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Reports & sources

9 articles, oldest first.

The Daily Caller
Biden Pentagon Pledges To Protect Abortion Access For Troops (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jun 24, 2022
The Daily Caller's feed description
The Defense Department promised on Friday that it would take steps to ensure female service members have continued access to abortion.
Cincinnati CityBeat
Pentagon Spending Bill Would Expand Access to Abortion for Military Members (opens Cincinnati CityBeat)
Published Jun 26, 2022
Cincinnati CityBeat's feed description
“Let’s be honest, we still have a sexual assault problem in this country, and we have one in the military," one House Rep says.
The Daily Signal
Pentagon Pledges to Protect Abortion Access for Troops (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Jun 26, 2022
The Daily Signal's feed description
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin takes the initiative to develop new abortion policies for the military.
Ohio Capital Journal
Access to abortion for members of the military expanded in Pentagon spending bill (opens Ohio Capital Journal)
Published Jun 26, 2022
Ohio Capital Journal's feed description
Democrats in Congress are pushing to increase access to abortion for members of the military, concerned a U.S. Supreme Court decision to end the constitutional right will harm troops.
Military.com
Troops' Abortion Access Will Continue Despite State Bans, Pentagon Vows (opens Military.com)
Published Jun 27, 2022
Military.com's feed description
At least 13 states that are home to about 240,000 service members had "trigger" laws that immediately banned elective abortions or will ban the procedures within weeks.
NBC News
Pentagon says Supreme Court's Roe ruling won't affect abortions on military facilities (opens NBC News)
Published Jun 27, 2022
NBC News's feed description
The military will continue providing abortions in cases of rape, incest or when the mother’s life is at risk, a top Pentagon official said.
Washington Times
Military will continue some abortions in states that ban practice, Pentagon says (opens Washington Times)
Published Jun 27, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
Limited abortions will continue at U.S. military facilities even in states that ban the practice, Pentagon leaders said in a memo Tuesday.
Washington Examiner
Military to continue providing abortions after Roe reversal (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jun 27, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
The Pentagon will continue providing abortions in the limited situations permitted under federal law despite the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade last week.
Insider
US military will continue offering abortions when a woman's health is at risk, officials announce after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade (opens Insider)
Published Jun 27, 2022
Insider's feed description
A memo to Department of Defense leaders said the department will not stop offering abortions to service members following the Roe v. Wade ruling.