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In Ohio, A Debate About Whether Abortion Counts As An 'Essential Service'

Abortion rights groups say the coronarvirus crisis is being used as a cover to restrict abortion access statewide.

Updated March 22 at 5:58 a.m. ET

Abortion rights groups are accusing the attorney general of Ohio of using the coronavirus crisis to restrict abortion access after clinics in the state were sent letters this week faulting them for not complying with an of surgical equipment and protective gear.

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