In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark ruling Roe v. Wade, ending the federal enshrinement of abortion rights in America. While Roe alone was never enough to protect access to abortion in America — as access has always hinged on a variety of factors including the state an American resided in and their ability to access care — the Supreme Court’s precedent established in 1973 was a pivotal moment in reproductive rights progress.
In an ideal world, the 1973 ruling would have ushered in a new era where abortion was accessible to all decades later with very few barriers. Instead, it triggered a backlash that ultimately resulted in its overturn in 2022.
