On the evening of President Donald Trump's inauguration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' reproductive rights website went offline, sparking concerns about the administration's stance on abortion access and reproductive health information.
In 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a landmark decision that had protected abortion rights since 1973. The ruling, bolstered by three Trump-appointed justices, handed abortion policy decisions to individual states, leading to a patchwork of laws across the country.
Following the decision, the Biden administration launched ReproductiveRights.gov to provide accurate information about abortion access and other reproductive health services amidst growing state-level restrictions.
As of Jan. 20, the site remains offline, raising alarms among reproductive rights advocates, CBS News reported. It had previously included resources on legal rights, insurance coverage and information about abortion medication, such as Mifepristone.
The Trump administration has not clarified the reasons for its removal, fueling speculation about a shift in federal priorities under the new president.
The long-term impact of the site's removal will depend on the Trump administration's broader reproductive health policies and potential legal battles.
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