jul 1, 2022 - Supreme Court overturning of Roe v. Wade

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•Cause: The Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case challenged Roe v. Wade’s constitutional protection of abortion rights.
•Event: The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending federal protections for abortion rights and shifting the fight to the states.
•Importance:
1.Marked a major reversal in women’s reproductive rights in the U.S, allowing states to ban or restrict abortion access.
2.Created a patchwork of abortion laws, with some enacting near total bans while others expanded protections.
3. Triggered widespread political activism, reigniting the national debate over bodily autonomy and state control.
4.Disproportionately affected marginalized groups, particularly low-income women and women of color, in states with restrictive laws.
5.Sparked concerns over the potential rollback of other rights related to privacy, such as contraception and marriage equality.

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