Behind the Times Policing Abortion Recent restrictions on the right to abortion in the United States imitate policies enacted 150 years ago. Elizabeth Evens | Published in History Today Volume 71 Issue 12 December 2021 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. USACivil Rights Related Articles The Rise and Fall of the Equal Rights Amendment The Triumphs and Tragedies of Judicial Politics Popular articles The Allure of Medieval Churches Is it Possible to Forgive and Forget?