Concerns grow over abortion access as Trump administration looms

Concerns are rising about abortion access under a potential new Trump administration, especially in states like Maryland that have recently protected abortion rights. Maryland voters approved a measure to enshrine abortion access in the state constitution, contrasting with Trump's past actions to limit it. Project 2025, a conservative initiative, aims to restrict reproductive health services federally. It suggests measures like defunding Medicaid for states that do not collect abortion data and reversing the approval of abortion medications. The impact of these proposals on Maryland's protections remains uncertain. While Maryland has strengthened its abortion access laws, a federal ban could threaten these protections. The state's Attorney General is preparing to challenge any federal restrictions, but the overall effect of a second Trump presidency on abortion rights is still unclear.