In 1973, the US Supreme Court recognized a woman’s right to make her own decisions about her pregnancy – resulting in what has become known as the Roe v. Wade case. This rule declared that restrictive state regulation of abortion is unconstitutional, making abortion services safer and more accessible for any woman who becomes pregnant. In June 2022, Roe v. Wade was overturned by the US Supreme Court.#democracy #freedom
Researchers warn that denying access to safe abortions will cause significant health consequences and that the deepest impacts will be borne disproportionately by women and families of color and those in a low-income bracket.