The Supreme Court has struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics, reasserting a commitment to abortion rights over fierce opposition from conservative justices.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision Monday overturns decisions that had been issued by judges in Washington, Oregon and California.

Here's a look how abortion rules were formed in Canada — and whether they could ever face a challenge like the one in the U.S.

Can women still get abortions where these laws are passed? How is Alabama's law different? Who's challenging these laws? Read on for answers.

States across the U.S. have recently passed abortion laws aimed at setting up a constitutional fight over Roe v. Wade.

The Republican-dominated Alabama Senate voted 25-6 for the bill that would make performing an abortion at any stage of pregnancy a felony punishable by up to 99 years or life in prison.

Democrats have said the move could undermine the rights of women, gays and transgender people.