Reproductive Rights Website Disappears After Trump Inauguration—No Explanation Given

A government website that offered information on abortion rights and reproductive health care became unavailable after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, and officials have not provided an explanation for this action.

Launched in 2022 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the website ReproductiveRights.gov serves as a key component of a public awareness campaign. It offered essential information regarding abortion access, birth control coverage, and protections for reproductive health care.

On January 20, 2025, the site unexpectedly vanished, depriving visitors of access to the information.CBS News has contacted the Trump administration for clarification but has yet to receive a response. The exact timing of the site's removal remains uncertain, although it was operational as recently as January 15.

Trump has consistently expressed that abortion laws ought to be determined by the states, while also claiming credit for the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade. Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., appointed by Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has altered his stance on abortion rights, occasionally endorsing restrictions before subsequently retracting his comments.

The Guttmacher Institute reports that 12 states have implemented total abortion bans, while an additional four states restrict abortion after six weeks—often before many women are aware of their pregnancy.The elimination of ReproductiveRights.gov aligns with wider Republican initiatives aimed at reversing reproductive health policies, including previous demands from Trump to abolish the Affordable Care Act, which requires coverage for birth control, cancer screenings, prenatal care, and HIV testing.

The absence of official communication has raised concerns among reproductive health advocates who say the loss of this resource could create confusion for those seeking accurate, up-to-date information on their rights.

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