Timeline of Abortion Restrictions in North Carolina

Abortion has a long history throughout the world, but it's only in the last couple of centuries that politicians have pushed for restrictions. We've put together a comprehensive timeline of abortion restrictions in North Carolina, starting in 1881 and ending with our most recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. To get a closer look, click on the image.

Timeline of abortion restrictions

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