How Illinois abortion providers are preparing if Roe v. Wade is overturned

Local organizations already provide abortion care to mostly people from out of state. What will happen if abortion access is limited even more?

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In this Oct. 22, 2021 file photo, Illinois Handmaids protest abortion restrictions at a rally in downtown Springfield, Ill. Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, is sponsoring legislation to repeal a law requiring that their parents or guardians of minors seeking abortions be notified at least 48 hours in advance. John O’Connor File/Associated Press
abortion advocates
In this Oct. 22, 2021 file photo, Illinois Handmaids protest abortion restrictions at a rally in downtown Springfield, Ill. Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, is sponsoring legislation to repeal a law requiring that their parents or guardians of minors seeking abortions be notified at least 48 hours in advance. John O’Connor File/Associated Press

How Illinois abortion providers are preparing if Roe v. Wade is overturned

Local organizations already provide abortion care to mostly people from out of state. What will happen if abortion access is limited even more?

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Illinois is one of more than a dozen states with laws in place that protect people’s right to abortion. But that’s not the case for much of the Midwest.

Reset discusses how Illinois abortion providers could be affected if Roe v. Wade is overturned.

GUESTS: Megan Jeyifo, executive director of the Chicago Abortion Fund

Alison Dreith, director of strategic partnership at Midwest Access Coalition