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According to new data released by the Guttmacher Institute,2023 marked the highest number of abortions in the U.S. in over a decade.
The increase in abortions came as 2023 was the first full year after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Numerous states have placed significant restrictions on accessing abortions in the wake of a 2022 decision that ended the nationwide right to access an abortion before fetal viability, which is generally before 20-24 weeks.
Guttmacher said states without bans saw a 25% increase in abortions between 2020 and 2023. The jump in demand was particularly high in states that border a state where abortion is banned. For instance, New Mexico, which borders Texas, had an over 200% increase in the number of abortions between 2020 and 2023.