A Disastrous Year for Reproductive Freedom Under Trump 2.0

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A Disastrous Year for Reproductive Freedom Under Trump 2.0

January 16, 2026 ∙ Estimated reading time: 3 minutes ∙ By Reproductive Freedom for All

One year into Trump’s second term, reproductive freedom is under coordinated attack. Here’s a summary of what happened, and what comes next.

⚡TL; DR (too long, didn’t read)


In 2025 Trump and his circus of extremist allies attacked our fundamental rights in historic fashion, including relentless attacks on abortion, health care, and bodily autonomy.

This is not surprising—they told us their plans. So we tracked their every move and organized to fight back.

We made sure no attack went unanswered. The work ahead remains urgent, but we’re heading into 2026 with momentum—and we want you with us.

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We Tracked Every Attack on Reproductive Freedom Under Trump 2.0
Graphic collage photo of Trump representing the attacks on reproductive freedom.

What Actually Happened

We Tracked Every Attack on Reproductive Freedom Under Trump 2.0

Almost immediately, warnings became reality. Attacks on came through the courts and federal agencies, in concert with state-level attacks and Congressional policies led by Republican lawmakers. Trump selected anti-abortion extremists to lead federal agencies and to serve as federal judges for lifetime appointments. We tracked every move.

Tracking the Attacks on Reproductive Freedom Under Trump 2.0

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