Colombia: Armed Groups Expand Child Recruitment
Click to expand Image A 17-year-old boy recruited by the 33rd Front of the EMBF, a dissident group of the demobilized FARC, operating in Col…
Protected — State-law protected. Updated July 17, 2026.
Steps for Connecticut (State-law protected): 1) Call NAF (1-800-772-9100) for verified care. 2) Check Plan C for pill access. 3) Visit abortionfunds.org for fund support. 4) For legal questions, call the Repro Legal Helpline.
Abortion is legal in Connecticut — state-law protected. Providers in Connecticut also serve many patients traveling from restricted states, so appointment availability can vary; booking ahead and asking about financial or travel assistance is still worth doing.
Connecticut is itself an access state; the table below shows the current legal picture in each bordering state.
| State | Status | Current rule |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Protected | State-law protected |
| Massachusetts | Protected | State-law protected |
| Rhode Island | Protected | State-law protected |
About this information: Legal status compiled from public state-policy tracking (Guttmacher Institute, KFF), status as of 2026 post-Dobbs; page updated July 17, 2026. Laws change quickly through litigation — always confirm with a verified provider or hotline before making decisions. This page is general information, not legal or medical advice.
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