Even before the Dobbs ruling, more Americans were traveling for abortions

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July 21st, 2022

With a Louisiana temporary restraining order in place, the Hope Medical Group for Women in Shreveport, La. continues to see patients, Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Nearly two weeks after the 1973 Roe vs Wade decision was overturned, the abortion clinic is still providing abortions. But the Hope Medical Group for Women faces a looming court case on Friday that could spell an end to that. (AP Photo/Ted Jackson)

Even before last month’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, a growing number of people were traveling across state lines for abortions.

Nearly 1 in 10 abortions in 2020 were provided to patients who’d crossed state lines, according to a report released Thursday by the Guttmacher Institute. That’s up from 6% in 2011. As the report notes, the increase occurred as a growing number of states were passing abortion restrictions.

Interstate travel for abortion is expected to continue to increase as more states enact abortion bans in response to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, issued on June 24.

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