Roe v Wade

The overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022 eliminated the federal constitutional right to abortion, allowing individual states to regulate or ban the procedure. This has resulted in a fragmented legal landscape and ongoing conflicts between states with differing abortion policies. Recent news highlights these tensions. California is refusing to extradite a doctor indicted in Louisiana for mailing abortion pills, citing its commitment to protecting abortion access. Conversely, a Kentucky woman faces fetal homicide charges for allegedly inducing her own abortion, demonstrating the criminalization of abortion in some states. Wyoming's Supreme Court struck down two near-total abortion bans, affirming a state constitutional amendment protecting abortion access. These cases exemplify the ongoing legal and political battles surrounding abortion rights in the US, highlighting the varying interpretations of state constitutions and the challenges in accessing abortion care post-Roe.