Abortion is now illegal in some states neighboring Illinois

Abortion bans went into immediate effect in Missouri and Kentucky. In Wisconsin, a pre-Roe ban is expected to go into effect soon.

Kentucky Roe v. Wade protest
Protesters gather outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Friday, June 24, 2022. Jacquelyn Martin/Associated Press
Kentucky Roe v. Wade protest
Protesters gather outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Friday, June 24, 2022. Jacquelyn Martin/Associated Press

Abortion is now illegal in some states neighboring Illinois

Abortion bans went into immediate effect in Missouri and Kentucky. In Wisconsin, a pre-Roe ban is expected to go into effect soon.

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At least 10 states have banned or severely limited abortion following the reversal of Roe v. Wade. More anti-abortion laws are expected to kick in across the country in the coming days.

Reset gets the latest on abortion access in neighboring states of Illinois.

GUESTS: Molly Beck, Wisconsin politics and state government reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Sarah Fentem, health reporter at St. Louis Public Radio

Aprile Rickert, health reporter at WFPL News