A recent report from the Society of Family Planning indicates that the number of abortions in the U.S. has increased in the first three months of 2024 compared to pre-Roe v. Wade levels. This rise is partly attributed to Democratic-controlled states enacting protective laws for doctors using telemedicine to provide care to patients in states with abortion bans. The data highlights a marked decline in abortions in states with strict bans, while neighboring states like Illinois and New Mexico have seen increases. Telehealth services now account for approximately 20% of abortions nationwide, with nearly 10,000 prescriptions for abortion pills issued via telemedicine in March alone. The findings come as abortion rights supporters gear up for the upcoming November elections, aiming to use the issue to mobilize voters. Additionally, Vice President Harris has called for federal protections for abortion rights, contrasting with former President Trump's stance on state-level governance of the issue.