Roe v. Wade

Contrary to many predictions, abortions did not decline nationally after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision. Here’s what’s behind the trend.

The justices will decide whether to impose new restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone, and whether a federal law requiring emergency room treatment conflicts with a state abortion ban.

Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling on Jan. 22, 1973, the time around the anniversary has always been marked by rallies, protests and political pledges.
This time, after the 2022 ruling that overturned the nationwide right to abortion that Roe provided, there’s a flurry of activity as state policy gets decided by courts, lawmakers and voters.

Thousands of protesters converged on the National Mall for speeches and a march past the U.S. Capitol and the Supreme Court.

It’s clear when states ban abortion, but in heart-wrenching situations in a fraction of pregnancies, women and their doctors can be confused about whether exceptions apply.