Key wins in Northern Virginia races helped the Democrats keep a majority in the state Senate and flip the House of Delegates.

The jury deliberated for nearly two days before issuing a verdict: guilty on all two counts, a felony conspiracy against rights and a FACE Act offense.

D.C. and Maryland have passed laws protecting abortion rights since Roe’s fall — but an upcoming election in Virginia could shape the landscape of abortion care for the entire region.

Mifepristone, a commonly used medication to end abortion, is still available in the D.C. region. But future access remains uncertain as a complicated legal saga unfolds.

Lawmakers also approved legislation that would protect travelers from out of state seeking abortion care in Maryland.

A pitched partisan battle over abortion on top of elections for all General Assembly seats in November will likely make the session more about politics than policy.

DCist spoke with residents about how the fall of Roe will impact the Black community in D.C. “What we need right now is unity.”

The money will be available to a number of organizations that either provide abortions or support individuals seeking them.

The fences went up after a draft of Dobbs v. Jackson was leaked.

“It is incredibly frustrating. … You can stand right outside and be yelled at and intimidated. And yet the Supreme Court, who made this decision, they have a huge buffer. They won’t let you on their steps.”