Iowa Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird speaks during a Republican Party of Iowa election night rally, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Iowa Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird speaks during a Republican Party of Iowa election night rally, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Des Moines, Iowa.


  • The Iowa AG Office has paused funding emergency contraception and abortion for victims of sexual assault.
  • The CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States described the move as "deplorable."
  • The Iowa decison comes as abortion access across the US may become even more inaccessible.

The Iowa Attorney General's Office has ceased funding emergency contraception and abortion for victims of sexual assault.