Even after the precedent has been lifted, Roe v. Wade In 2022, many observers expected a fast increase in abortion rates in states where the procedure remained legal, the latest study of the Guttmacher Institute shows something completely opposite. Between 2017 and 2023, the number of abortions in the United States fell by 11%, even where access to abortion is widely protected by law.
The trend that amazed everyone
The report, published in the autumn of 2025, is for many experts a signal that the American social and moral scenery is undergoing silent but profound change. Data indicate that California, fresh York or Illinois – states considered bastions of liberal approach to abortion – the number of treatments decreased from 8 to 15 percent.
This phenomenon can have various causes. any researchers indicate Increasing legal and bureaucratic constraints, others — on Changing social attitudes and increasing awareness of ethical aspects of abortion. There are besides voices that the statistic may be incomplete.
Controversy around Data
Michael New, a scientist from the University of Catholic America, emphasizes that the study does not cover all forms of abortion. "It lacks data on abortions carried out remotely, via teleconsultation. In any states they are legal, but much harder to monitor," says the researcher, quoted by Catholic News Agency.
Therefore, it may be that part of the abortion “disappeared” from statisticswhich may lead to over-interpreting trends. At the same time, fresh points out that even with specified a reservation, the decrease in the number of treatments is real and noticeable throughout the country.
Florida in the lead of change
One example that experts draw attention to is Florida. In May 2024, she entered into force there, the so-called. Heartbeat Act, prohibiting abortion after the fetal heartbeat. According to the data cited by Newa, these provisions could Save up to 300 lives per month.
This law has become a symbol of a fresh approach in conservative states: Limiting abortion not only by prohibitions, but besides by local social initiatives and support for mothers.
Politics, religion and household – 3 pillars of the dispute
Donald Trump's administration consistently strengthens control of social policy. The last months have brought, among another things, an investigation in 1 of the schools in Virginia, where, according to the Department of Education, staff were to aid minors execute abortions without parents' knowledge.
‘This is unacceptable. The State must not deprive parents of their right to rise their children in accordance with their own values," she said. Candice Jackson, Legal advisor to the Ministry.
The Catholic Church has a akin position. Bishop Michael Burbidge from the Diocese of Arlington warned that the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Virginia, legalising abortion to the end of pregnancy, would pose a "serious threat to parents' rights and freedom of conscience".
New abortion map in America
Meanwhile, another abortion clinics close their doors. In Louisiana, following the decision to suspend national funds for abortion organizations, the activity ended with 2 Planned Parenthood centers – in fresh Orleans and Baton Rouge.
For life defenders, success and breakthrough; for liberal environments – attack on women's fundamental rights. Social tensions are increasing, and cases of force against activists on both sides show how profoundly divided the United States remains.
Towards a fresh phase in the debate
Although statistic may inactive be corrected, 1 thing seems certain: America is entering a fresh phase in the abortion dispute. After years of dominant rhetoric of the rights of the individual, more and more importance is gaining arguments concerning responsibility, ethics and the protection of life.
As long as this phrase – and whether it will stay independent of political change – shows the next elections. But present you can see that The discussion of abortion in the US has ceased to be just a question of women's rights – it has become a question of what life itself is.
