US Records 1.1 Million Abortions in 2024 Despite State Bans

Three years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in the Dobbs decision, the landscape of abortion access in the United States has dramatically shifted. Despite state bans, approximately 1.1 million abortions were performed nationally in 2024, with a significant rise in the use of abortion pills, which now account for 63% of abortions and are increasingly obtained through telehealth providers, limiting pro-life activists' ability to intervene. States like Kentucky have enacted strict abortion bans with very limited exceptions, reflecting continued legislative efforts to restrict abortion. Meanwhile, the overturn has led to a resurgence of maternity homes reminiscent of the pre-Roe era, where many women face coercion into placing their children for adoption. Politically, the decision has deepened divisions, with Democratic leaders, such as Senator Tammy Baldwin, condemning the ruling and advocating for the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025 to restore abortion rights nationally. The abortion debate remains a central and contentious issue, reshaping healthcare, legal, and political landscapes across the country.