The Trump administration seeks to block veterans from receiving abortions at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals in cases of rape, incest, or health risks. This action aims to reverse a Biden-era policy allowing the VA to provide abortion counseling and limited procedures. Over half of female veterans reside in states that are likely to ban abortion as of 2024. Despite the proposed rollback, care for veterans facing miscarriages or ectopic pregnancies would still be available, but practical challenges may arise in restrictive states.
The Trump administration seeks to block veterans from receiving abortions at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals in cases of rape, incest, or health risks.
The administration aims to reverse a Biden-era policy permitting the VA to provide abortion counseling and procedures under specific circumstances.
More than half of female veterans live in states that ban abortion or are likely to as of 2024, according to the National Partnership for Women & Families.
Despite the rollback, veterans undergoing miscarriages or ectopic pregnancies will still be able to receive necessary care.
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