The overturn of Roe vs Wade

THE OVERTURN of the

RIGHT TO ABORTION

In the United States

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INTRODUCTION

roe vs wade

LEGAL implications

CONSEQUENCES

conclusion

WHat happened ?

CONTEXT

PRECEDENT CHANGE

Ethical implications

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HISTORICAL CONTEXT

• Civil rights movement inspired and helped ignite other movements including American Indian, Migrant Workers, & Women's rights movements.• Women's rights movement achieved a series of legal victories- 1963 Equal Pay Act- 1964 Civil Rights Act included no discrimination based on sex- 1965 Griswold v. Connecticut opens up access to birth control for married couples based upon the right of privacy --> Important precursor/precedent to Roe v. Wade• Women's rights groups took aim at reproductive rights -- safe & legal access to abortions

WHAT IS ROE VS WADE ?

• Test case to challenge a restrictive Texas law that only allowed abortions if the mother's life was at risk.• Lawyers for Jane Roe (legal pseudonym) argued that restrictive laws that limit access to abortion violated other clauses of amendments related to due process and the right to privacy.

Timeline

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THE OVERTURN OF ROE VS WADE

May 22, 1970

The beginning

Roe filed a lawsuit against the local District Attorney Henry Wade, claiming abortion laws were unconstitutional. A three-judge panel on the U.S. District Court ruled in her favor.

1971

The Supreme Court of the United States agreed to hear Roe's case.

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January 22, 1973

Abortion becomes a constitutional right

The Supreme Court issued a 7-2 decision in favor of Roe holding that women have a constitutional right to an abortion under the 14th Amendment.

November 18, 2016

Presidential elections

Donald Trump was elected President of the United States. During his presidency, he appointed three conservative judges to the court - Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett — solidifying a conservative majority.

June 27, 2017

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In its strongest defense of abortion rights in 25 years, the court strikes down Texas rules forcing clinics to meet hospital-like standards and doctors to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals.

December 1, 2021

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Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization was brought to the Supreme Court, a case dealing with a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks. Upholding Mississippi's ban would mean overturning Roe.

May 2, 2022

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A Politico report details a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion indicating the Court would overturn Roe v. Wade. The news set off protests and rallies across the country.

June 24, 2022

Abortion is banned

The court ruled 6-3 to uphold Mississippi's law, with the decision to overturn Roe a 5-4 vote. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the conservative justices in the decision to uphold Mississippi's law, but urged a concurring opinion concerning Roe. The decision is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states in the nation.

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States like Texas, Alabama, and Louisiana enacted near-total abortion bans, often without exceptions for rape or incest. Some states had “trigger laws” that automatically banned abortion once *Roe* was overturned..

Ethical implications

consequences

- The ruling could have long-term social and economic impacts. Studies show that access to abortion allows individuals to complete their education, pursue careers, and maintain economic stability. By restricting access, the ruling may limit opportunities, particularly for young women and those from marginalized backgrounds. - The decision has deepened the political and social divide in the U.S., with vocal responses from both sides of the debate. Protests, public statements, and legal challenges have highlighted the polarization, raising questions about how this issue will influence future elections and political movements..

SUPREME COURT DECISION

IMPLICATIONS

"This right of privacy, whether it be founded in the Fourteenth mendment's concept of personal liberty and restrictions upon state ion, as we feel it is, or, as the District Court determined, in the Ninth mendment's reservation of rights to the people, is broad enough to compass a woman's decision whether to terminate her pregnancy."

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The overturn of Roe v. Wade represents a watershed moment in American legal and political history. The decision has fundamentally changed the landscape of reproductive rights, shifting the battle over abortion to the states and igniting new legal, social, and political conflicts. The consequences of this ruling will continue to unfold for years to come, affecting not only the lives of women but also the broader dynamics of American society and politics. As the nation grapples with this new reality, it remains to be seen how the balance between individual rights and state control will evolve, and what the long-term impact will be on the future of reproductive healthcare and civil liberties in the United States..

CONCLUSION