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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Military will continue some abortions in states that ban practice, Pentagon says

Limited abortions will continue at U.S. military facilities even in states that ban the practice, Pentagon leaders said in a memo Tuesday.

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