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A history of American thought on abortion: It鈥檚 not what you think

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Roe v. Wade: U.S. Supreme Court ends constitutional right to abortion

06/24/2022 10:55 am ET The Supreme Court ruled that abortion is not protected by the U.S. Constitution, opening the door for states to ban the practice. The court鈥檚 vote to overturn Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women鈥檚 Health Organization, which came in a 6-3 decision, ends 50 years of abortion as a constitutional right. Former President Donald Trump鈥檚 three appointees joined the majority.