Issues, Etc. A New Guttmacher Institute Report on Abortion – Dr. Michael New, 3/30/26 (0891)
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Mar 30, 2026 Dr. Michael New, a social research and political science scholar at Catholic University and senior associate at the Charlotte Lozier Institute, discusses new Guttmacher data. He highlights state successes where laws correlated with fewer abortions. He examines the rise in telehealth abortions, changing state policies, cross-state travel trends, and argues for restoring in-person requirements at the FDA.
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Heartbeat Laws Linked To Large Abortion Drops
- Pro-life laws correlate with lower abortion numbers in states that enacted them.
- Iowa and Florida began enforcing heartbeat laws in 2024 and each saw abortions fall about 25 percent in 2025.
Overall Abortion Totals Rose Slightly In 2025
- Nationwide abortions edged up slightly to just over 1.1 million in 2025, a small increase from 2024.
- The Guttmacher report shows the rise was under 0.2% overall but included a notable jump in telehealth abortions.
Telehealth Abortion Growth Undermines State Laws
- Telehealth chemical abortions are increasing and undermining state restrictions.
- Guttmacher reports 91,000 telehealth abortions in pro-life states in 2025, a 26% year-over-year increase, reducing cross-state travel.