OnPolitics: One year without Roe v. Wade. How has it changed the US?

A decision with long-lasting implications.

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Wed Jun 21 2023 Hey there, OnPolitics readers. As we approach the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's watershed abortion decision last year to overturn Roe v. Wade, we're breaking down its impacts. The impact: Before the Supreme Court's decision last year, virtually every state allowed people to obtain an abortion at least until viability – the point when a fetus can survive outside the womb – which is about 24 weeks into a pregnancy. But now, abortion is largely unavailable in 14 states. Courts have blocked enforcement of bans approved in several other states, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research group that supports abortion rights and tracks reproductive issues. The bottom line: The court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which upheld a Mississippi ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, has led to the stripping of access to abortion in more than a dozen states, altered the political narrative over one of the most divisive issues in the country and changed the way millions of Americans view the nation's highest court – for better or worse, USA TODAY reporter John Fritze writes. Keep reading: 'Incalculable' impact: Three ways the Supreme Court abortion decision changed the US 📨 Stay in the know on politics: Sign up for the OnPolitics newsletter 'Absurd and irresponsible': China slams US after Biden calls Xi a dictator President Joe Biden also said Xi was "embarrassed" that he was not informed about the Chinese spy balloon conducting surveillance over the US. READ MORE Advertisement Alito took private jet to Alaska in latest ethics snag at high court Justice Alito defended his decisions in an unusual op-ed published hours before ProPublica's piece on the fishing trip posted online. READ MORE Ex-Trump lawyer who tried to overturn 2020 election could be disbarred The ex-Trump lawyer's plan relied on key states to find Trump-supporting electors and on former Vice President Mike Pence to toss out the real ones. READ MORE GOP, Dems each cite John Durham's findings about Russia, Donald Trump Republicans and Democrats sparred over special counsel John Durham's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election and Donald Trump. READ MORE A Donald Trump pardon winner would face execution under his new plan Trump seemed rattled when told that Alice Johnson, a pardon recipient, would be vulnerable to execution under his new criminal justice plan. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback