Iowa denies funding for rape victims' reproductive healthcare.

The Iowa Attorney General's Office has paused its practice of paying for emergency contraception and, in rare cases, abortions for victims of sexual assault, drawing criticism from victim advocates. The move comes as access to abortion in the US plunges into uncertainty following conflicting court rulings on the legality of the abortion medication mifepristone. The victim compensation fund in Iowa pays for the cost of medical exams and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, but makes no mention of contraception or pregnancy risk. The fund's money comes from fines and penalties paid by convicted criminals.