Last updated: May 12, 2026
Nebraska is a state where many policies affecting women’s rights are already restrictive, particularly around reproductive healthcare. In 2024, voters approved a constitutional amendment …
As of May 2026, Texas continues to enforce some of the most restrictive laws affecting women’s rights in the country, with many policies deeply embedded in state law. In …
As of May 2026, women’s rights in Georgia continue to be shaped by an increasingly contested legal and political landscape, where court rulings, legislative proposals, and election dynamics all …
As of April 2026, Tennessee’s women’s rights landscape is defined by some of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country, alongside ongoing legislative efforts that are actively …
In 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice requested voter registration data from states as part of a broader effort to review voter rolls. In 2026, Tennessee complied, providing its …
As of 2026, Tennessee has one of the strictest abortion laws in the country, with a near-total ban and very limited exceptions. For most people, abortion care is not available …
A maternal care desert is a place where people who are pregnant or giving birth have a hard time getting maternity care. Sometimes there’s no hospital nearby that delivers …
When people hear the phrase “abortion is healthcare,” it’s often assumed to be a political statement. In medicine, it isn’t. It’s a description of how pregnancy care …
In 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice requested voter registration data from states as part of a broader effort to review voter rolls. In 2026, Tennessee complied, providing its …
As of 2026, Tennessee has one of the strictest abortion laws in the country, with a near-total ban and very limited exceptions. For most people, abortion care is not available …
As of April 2026, Tennessee’s women’s rights landscape is defined by some of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country, alongside ongoing legislative efforts that are actively …
A maternal care desert is a place where people who are pregnant or giving birth have a hard time getting maternity care. Sometimes there’s no hospital nearby that delivers …
When people hear the phrase “abortion is healthcare,” it’s often assumed to be a political statement. In medicine, it isn’t. It’s a description of how pregnancy care …
Women’s rights in this state are facing active legal, legislative, or judicial pressures. Recent or anticipated changes—such as court rulings, ballot initiatives, or shifts in political control—could quickly expand or restrict access and protections. WRDI closely tracks developments here because near-term change is likely and outcomes remain unsettled.
