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Troops' Abortion Access Will Continue Despite State Bans, Pentagon Vows

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Pentagon insists there will be no interruption in access to abortion services for troops. But troops who seek or receive abortions in states that ban the procedure could face a legal fight. Troops are also going to be forced to rely heavily on leave policies to travel to states where abortion is legal. The Defense Department is barred by federal law from performing abortions.

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Pentagon announces it’ll continue 'essential' abortions for troops

This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates as more information becomes available. President Joe Biden’s Department of Defense (DoD)

4 years ago·Falls Church, United States

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Troops' Abortion Access Will Continue Despite State Bans, Pentagon Vows

At least 13 states that are home to about 240,000 service members had "trigger" laws that immediately banned elective abortions or will ban the procedures within weeks.

4 years ago·San Francisco, United States

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