Texas abortion law before high court

The Supreme Court is considering a case challenging a Texas law banning most abortions at about six weeks of pregnancy, when a fetal heartbeat can be detected. A Mississippi law that would ban most abortions at 15 weeks is also headed for the high court.

▲ = Attempts to restrict abortion earlier in pregnancy have been blocked by courts.
◼ = Current law implemented but being challenged in court.
Dates are calculated from date of last menstrual period.
Source: AP reports; Guttmacher Institute