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Two Years After Dobbs: Abortion Rights Remain Contentious Issue in U.S., 21 States Ban, 200,000 Lives Saved

Jun 24, 2024, 03:32 PM

Two years ago, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade through its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, eliminating the constitutional right to abortion. The decision has led to significant changes in abortion laws across the United States, with 21 states enacting severe restrictions or total bans on abortion, and 14 states implementing total bans. This has resulted in millions of women losing access to essential reproductive health care, including abortion, contraception, and IVF services. More than 27 million women of reproductive age now live in states with extreme and dangerous abortion bans. The Biden administration and many Democratic lawmakers are advocating for the restoration of Roe v. Wade protections through federal legislation. Meanwhile, anti-abortion advocates celebrate the ruling as a victory for the pro-life movement, claiming that it has saved countless unborn lives, with estimates of 200,000 unborn lives saved annually. The debate over abortion rights continues to be a contentious issue, with ongoing legal battles and political efforts to either restrict or restore access to reproductive health care.