Legal Actions Pertaining to Reproductive Health and Rights in Federal Courts By kffmichaelp April 7, 2026 Kaiser Family Foundation Share Summary Takeaways Listen Insight Report Clinical Scorecard Quiz Poll 1 The Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling overturned Roe v. Wade, shifting abortion regulation authority to individual states. 2 Abortion providers and advocates are challenging state bans, arguing they violate state constitutions or laws. 3 The state litigation tracker provides current information on ongoing challenges to state abortion policies. 4 New legal questions have emerged regarding federal and state authority over abortion and contraception access. 5 The federal litigation tracker offers updates on cases involving access to contraception and abortion in federal courts.