Commonwealth Fund June 27, 2022
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Before its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court had never in its history ended a basic constitutional protection
The dissent in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization explained how the Court’s decision could be used to overturn other decisions — regarding marriage equality and others
The Supreme Court’s decision on June 24 in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization came as no surprise, given the widely publicized leaked draft majority opinion. Moreover, the Court had already allowed Texas to ban abortion after approximately six weeks, suggesting a more dramatic decision was on the way. Yet the ruling still shocked; its impact will be felt across every aspect of American society.
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