Roe v Wade

The overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 eliminated the federal constitutional right to abortion, leading to a state-by-state battle over abortion access. This has resulted in diverse legal landscapes and ongoing legal challenges. Recent news highlights this fractured landscape. In California, Governor Newsom refused to extradite a doctor indicted in Louisiana for mailing abortion pills, citing California's protection of abortion access. Conversely, a Kentucky woman faces fetal homicide charges for allegedly inducing her own abortion using medication obtained online. Meanwhile, the Wyoming Supreme Court struck down two near-total abortion bans, including a ban on abortion pills, ruling they violated the state's constitution. These events underscore the significant legal and political divisions surrounding abortion in the US, with states enacting conflicting laws and policies, impacting access to reproductive healthcare and raising complex legal and ethical questions.