U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide. The 6-3 ruling, authored by Justice Samuel Alito, held that the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion. The decision is expected to lead to abortion bans in about half of U.S. states.
The ruling was a major victory for anti-abortion activists who have long sought to overturn Roe. It is also a major setback for abortion rights advocates who have fought to preserve access to abortion for decades.
The decision was met with protests from abortion rights advocates across the country. In Washington, D.C., thousands of protesters gathered outside the Supreme Court to voice their anger and frustration.
The ruling is likely to have a significant impact on abortion access in the United States. It is estimated that 26 states are likely to ban or severely restrict abortion in the wake of the ruling. These states include many in the South and Midwest, as well as some in the West.
The ruling is also likely to lead to an increase in the number of women who travel to other states to obtain abortions. It is estimated that 20 million women of reproductive age live in states that are likely to ban abortion.
The ruling is a major turning point in the abortion debate in the United States. It is likely to have a lasting impact on the lives of millions of women.
