The first new abortion ban passed by a state legislature since the overturning of Roe v. Wade this summer is set to take effect Thursday in Indiana.

The harassment began soon after her young patient became flashpoint in the national debate over abortion, Dr. Caitlin Bernard told NPR. "It's honestly been very hard for me, for my family," she said.

Millions of people are poised to lose access to abortion across Kentucky and parts of the Midwest pending court battles and elections. More pregnancies mean more need for prenatal care in a region already lacking.

Harris will meet with state legislators and leaders to discuss abortion rights with state lawmakers.

More than a thousand Indiana health care providers signed two letters to express concerns about the proposed abortion legislation lawmakers will vote on during the special session that starts Monday, July 25.

Independent abortion funds have been flooded with donations as they take on a larger role in the fight to protect reproductive rights.

One of Indianas most influential anti-abortion groups laid out its expectations for the upcoming special session Wednesday.

Dr. Caitlin Bernard has threatened to sue Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita for "false and misleading statements" he made after she provided a medication abortion for the girl from Ohio.

Bernard became the subject of attention and public attacks after she spoke with the media about an abortion she recently provided to a 10-year-old who reported a rape in Ohio. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita took to Fox News to accuse Bernard – without evidence – of a history of non-compliance with state law.

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade opened the door to ban or further limit abortion access in Indiana. Black churches and faith leaders, who are both anti-abortion and support abortion rights, have expressed concerns about how the decision could negatively impact Black women more than others.