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Americans Are Really Confused About Medication Abortion

Half of Americans don't know if it's legal in their state.

Jill Filipovic
Feb 03, 2023
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These numbers from a new Kaiser Family Foundation health tracking poll are pretty stunning:

  • About half of Americans are “unsure” about the legal status of medication abortion in their state.

  • About one in ten Americans who live in a state where abortion is banned believe it’s legal.

  • 41% of American women age 18-49 —…

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