A.
Abortion is legal in all U.S. states, and every state has at least one abortion clinic. Abortion is a controversial political issue, and regular attempts to restrict it occur in most states.
B.
One such case, originating in Texas, led to the Supreme Court case of Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt (2016) in which several Texas restrictions were struck down.
C.
The issue of minors and abortion is regulated at state level, and 37 states require some parental involvement, either in the form of parental consent or in the form of parental notification. In certain situations, the parental restrictions can be overridden by a court.
D.
Mandatory waiting periods, mandatory ultrasounds and scripted counseling are common abortion restrictions. Abortion laws are generally stricter in conservative Southern states. Abortion in the Northern Mariana Islands, a United States Commonwealth, is illegal.