Landmark Abortion Ruling Overturned

Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization

Oral Argument: December 1, 2021

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, a landmark 1973 decision that established a woman's right to abortion. The court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health was the most anticipated of the court's term, with many observers expecting a decision that would overturn Roe. The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion, the court ruled, and the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the states.

The decision is a major victory for anti-abortion activists, who have been fighting for decades to overturn Roe. It is also a major setback for abortion rights advocates, who fear that the decision will lead to widespread abortion bans across the country. Several states have already passed laws that would ban abortion in most or all cases, and it is likely that many more will follow now that Roe has been overturned.

The decision is sure to have a major impact on the upcoming midterm elections, with abortion likely to be a major issue for voters.