The Supreme Court is likely to clear the way for new anti-abortion laws in a few months — but red states aren't waiting. This year alone, 86 bills to restrict or outright ban abortion have been introduced in 31 states. 6 bans have been enacted so far.
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As of April 14, 86 bills to restrict or outright ban the procedure have been introduced in 31 states this year alone, according to Guttmacher Institute data provided to Axios. Six bans have been enacted in 2022, with one being blocked by lower courts. "Out of all the proposed bans, anti-abortion policymakers have been focusing primarily on three types" per Guttmacher.
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