Four years ago, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade in a historic ruling. The case in question, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, upheld a Mississippi state law banning abortion after the 15-week gestational period. This case earned landmark status because of the question it presented: Is abortion a federally protected right? On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court course-corrected existing precedent, ruling that the Constitution does not broadly grant the right to an abortion. As the opinion was read, pro-life groups around the nation erupted in celebration. This was a huge victory for the movement. But it was not the end.
There is still pro-life work to do four years after Dobbs
Unquestionably, the Dobbs decision changed the landscape of the pro-life movement. However, the foundation of the ruling itself was not a commitment to uphold the sanctity of life, but a commitment to faithfully interpret the Constitution. The Dobbs opinion resulted in the return of legislative power to state governments, meaning that individual state lawmakers would have sole authority to determine abortion access within state lines. While the pro-life community can and should be thankful for the remarkable Dobbs decision, we must also take time to recognize that there is still crucial work to be done — at both the state and federal level.
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