New Jersey Sees Steep Rise in Abortions Since Roe v. Wade Reversal
A new report from the Society of Family Planning reveals a disturbing trend: abortions in New Jersey have been steadily increasing since the US Supreme Court overturned federal abortion protections in 2022.
According to data, clinics in the state performed nearly 31,000 abortions in the first half of 2025, an eight percent surge compared to last year's 53,290. The numbers are even more striking when looking at 2024 - the state saw a 57,510 abortion total, with June being the busiest month.
The uptick can be attributed, in part, to out-of-state patients seeking care in New Jersey due to restrictive abortion policies in their home states. A significant portion of these patients are coming from Texas, Florida, and Georgia, forcing them to travel hundreds of miles for access to reproductive healthcare.
However, not everyone is celebrating the rising numbers. Marie Tasy, head of New Jersey Right to Life, attributes the surge to what she calls "the state pouring millions into providers that perform abortions" while targeting pregnancy resource centers with taxpayer funding. She sees this as a perverse policy that prioritizes abortion over real choice for women.
The data also highlights a trend of increased use of telehealth services - 12% of New Jersey's abortions were provided remotely, compared to the national average of nearly 27%. But it's worth noting that states without abortion protections rely heavily on shield laws to enable virtual care.
Kaitlyn Wojtowicz from the Planned Parenthood Action Fund attributes the surge in part to out-of-state patients seeking care in New Jersey. She highlights how clinics like hers, with 19 health centers across the state, are stepping up to provide crucial services to those forced into migration due to restrictive laws.
As abortion rates continue to climb nationwide, the stakes have never been higher for reproductive rights advocates and policymakers alike. With ongoing debates about access to healthcare, it remains essential that politicians prioritize evidence-based policies over ideology-driven decisions that put vulnerable lives at risk.
A new report from the Society of Family Planning reveals a disturbing trend: abortions in New Jersey have been steadily increasing since the US Supreme Court overturned federal abortion protections in 2022.
According to data, clinics in the state performed nearly 31,000 abortions in the first half of 2025, an eight percent surge compared to last year's 53,290. The numbers are even more striking when looking at 2024 - the state saw a 57,510 abortion total, with June being the busiest month.
The uptick can be attributed, in part, to out-of-state patients seeking care in New Jersey due to restrictive abortion policies in their home states. A significant portion of these patients are coming from Texas, Florida, and Georgia, forcing them to travel hundreds of miles for access to reproductive healthcare.
However, not everyone is celebrating the rising numbers. Marie Tasy, head of New Jersey Right to Life, attributes the surge to what she calls "the state pouring millions into providers that perform abortions" while targeting pregnancy resource centers with taxpayer funding. She sees this as a perverse policy that prioritizes abortion over real choice for women.
The data also highlights a trend of increased use of telehealth services - 12% of New Jersey's abortions were provided remotely, compared to the national average of nearly 27%. But it's worth noting that states without abortion protections rely heavily on shield laws to enable virtual care.
Kaitlyn Wojtowicz from the Planned Parenthood Action Fund attributes the surge in part to out-of-state patients seeking care in New Jersey. She highlights how clinics like hers, with 19 health centers across the state, are stepping up to provide crucial services to those forced into migration due to restrictive laws.
As abortion rates continue to climb nationwide, the stakes have never been higher for reproductive rights advocates and policymakers alike. With ongoing debates about access to healthcare, it remains essential that politicians prioritize evidence-based policies over ideology-driven decisions that put vulnerable lives at risk.
I'm not surprised by this news, honestly. It's like they took a step back in time and forgot how hard it is for women to make choices about their own bodies 
. I mean, if people can't afford healthcare or are forced to travel hundreds of miles just because of where they live, that's not choice - that's just plain cruel 
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. We should be working towards a system where everyone has access to safe, affordable healthcare, no matter what state they live in 
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. It feels like there's an agenda at play here, rather than actually trying to help people 
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. so many people are being forced to travel for care, it's just not fair 
. wish politicians would prioritize evidence over ideology 
. also, what's with all the money being thrown at abortion clinics? shouldn't we be supporting real pregnancy resource centers that can provide real help? 
meanwhile, I'm sure there are still ppl who don't wanna use those services due to their values or whatever 
anyway, it's not like NJ is gonna stop at 31k... what's the next number gonna be? 
... New Jersey is literally seeing a huge spike in numbers, with out-of-state patients coming in left and right because their own states are all about restricting reproductive healthcare 
the numbers are straight up crazy like 31k abortions in the first half of 2025 thats just insane and then you have these people making it seem like its some kind of conspiracy or something but honestly idk how much more restrictive u can get before ppl literally die 
i mean i get that texas florida and georgia are being super cruel with their abortion laws but still it feels so unnecessary to have to travel hundreds of miles just for a pill 
i feel like the real heroes here r these clinics like planned parenthood thats doing all this in the face of such opposition 
- it shows how technology can be used for good or evil, and in this case, it's a lifesaver for those who need it most 
. And btw, have you noticed how this article could benefit from a clearer heading or subhead? 
. It's like they're trying to push women into these back alley clinics or make them travel hundreds of miles just to get a safe abortion 
. And the worst part is, politicians are more concerned about ideology than actual people's lives 
. And I'm so tired of politicians talking about "choice" when they're really just trying to restrict access to reproductive healthcare 
. We need to keep innovating and finding ways to provide reproductive healthcare to everyone, no matter where they live 
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this is wild, like, who knew abortion clinics would pop up in Jersey? 
. the data says 12% of abortions were done via telehealth, which is crazy given how much tech is involved these days 
. i think kaitlyn from PPAF has a good point about clinics stepping up to provide services to those on the run 
. but it's also not cool when people like Marie Tasy try to spin this as 'the state pouring money into abortion providers' 
. it's just healthcare, fam