While both Congress and the president have extensive legal powers, they cannot easily change the law to protect abortions under federal law.
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For many who must travel to get an abortion, the financial burden of the trip can be overwhelming.
These donors can experience an emotional release by channeling their feelings into something they consider positive.
Abortion funds, which help people who cannot afford the procedure, are facing new kinds of pressures, including potential legal risks and a rising client demand that exceeds their capabilities.
Even in states that ban abortion, legal precedents indicate that donating to, and receiving assistance from, abortion funds is an expression of free speech.
These nonprofits help with abortion access, but on average they don’t cover all costs, researchers have found.
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