By Tyler Arnold, Catholic News Agency, Jan.22, 2023
Tyler Arnold is a staff reporter for Catholic News Agency, based in EWTN News’ Washington Bureau. He previously worked at The Center Square and has been published in a variety of outlets, including The Associated Press, National Review, The American Conservative, and The Federalist.
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 22, 2024 / 16:00 pm – President Joe Biden’s administration on Monday announced new plans to increase access to surgical abortion, chemical abortion, and contraceptives, with the move coming on the 51st anniversary of the Supreme Court’s now-defunct Roe v. Wade ruling.
The White House’s push includes new guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support surgical abortion through a federal law that guarantees “emergency medical treatment.” The plan also moves forward with prior executive actions to provide easier access to chemical abortions through federal regulation.
“Women’s health and lives hang in the balance due to extreme state abortion bans,” the White House statement read. …