Roe v Wade
The latest news on abortion rights in the United States. Roe v. Wade is the 1973 United States Supreme Court decision which granted a pregnant woman's right to a medical abortion without excessive restrictions from the federal, state, and local governments. The landmark decision has been a politically divisive issue since it was decided, dividing political parties and voters. On Friday, June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision.
Supreme Court's Overturning of Roe Won't 'Stand Long': HHS Secretary
"This is just not America. We're not about taking rights," Xavier Becerra said Sunday of the Court's decision to overturn the landmark abortion rights case.
Fact Check: Did Joe Biden Say 'Life Begins At Conception?'
President Joe Biden's evolving views on abortion have come under scrutiny in the wake of the SCOTUS's Roe v. Wade ruling.
Abortion Clinic Reports 'Heartbreaking' Talks After Texas Court Allows Ban
A reproductive health care center announced Saturday it will stop providing abortions at its four clinics in Texas, after a court upheld a 1925 abortion ban.
'She's 10': Child Rape Victim's Abortion Denial Sparks Outrage on Twitter
Seeking an abortion will become more difficult for victims, including young girls, in a post-Roe world, critics argued.
Homeland Security Visits Woman Over Her Tweet About Roe v. Wade Reversal
A letter from DHS advised Mattie Walker to desist with "any conduct deemed harassing/threatening in nature" when communicating about the federal government.
Missouri AG Threatens to Punish Areas Using Tax Money on Abortions
The attorney general's threat comes as St. Louis and Kansas City have prepared measures to provide funds to people seeking abortions outside of the state.
Biden Admits He Can't End Filibuster After Manchin, Sinema Oppose Measure
The president had earlier signaled support for an exception to the Senate's filibuster rule in order to codify abortion rights.
Roe v. Wade Overturn Launches Battles for Women's Privacy in State Courts
State courts are the focus of several legal fights to determine how a state's constitution defines liberty and right to privacy in relation to abortion access.
AOC Slams Lindsey Graham Over Filibuster Ousting: 'You Sound Insecure'
"I don't care how long you 'worked' to seize control of people's bodies," the Democrat tweeted to the senator. "That right belongs to individuals, not you."
Impeach Clarence Thomas Petition Hits 700k Signatures Week Since Roe Ruling
The petition, initially focused on Justice Clarence Thomas's failure to recuse himself, has now been updated to comment on the recent Roe V. Wade ruling.
WWE Champ Dave Bautista Urges Men to 'Be F**king Loud' for Roe v. Wade
"I think every f****** man needs to be louder about the rights of women," Bautista told TMZ Sport.
Putting Abortion 'On the Ballot' Won't Solve Democrats' Roe Problem
It's difficult to imagine how the pro-abortion forces will make the Dobbs decision, or the abortion question generally, part of the midterm election.
After Dobbs, What Comes Next for the Conservative Legal Project?
The time for playing jurisprudential and judicial defense is over.
Here Are the States Seeing High Vasectomy Consultations Since Abortion Ban
A Missouri clinic has seen a 900 percent increase in vasectomy consultations since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.
Jon Stewart Ridicules Supreme Court on Roe v. Wade as 'Fox News of Justice'
"When you look at the ridiculous Kabuki theater now of justice confirmation...they are now the Fox News of justice," said Stewart.
Hospital Bans, Then Allows Plan B Amid Unclear Abortion Laws
The hospital reversed its decision hours later after a "further review" but would monitor any changes that may take place.
Roe v. Wade Protesters Block Major D.C. Intersection, 181 Arrested
"Today is a day for bold, decisive action," the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, one of the protest's organizers, captioned a video of the demonstration.
Kyrsten Sinema Kills Filibuster Plan After Pledge to Work on Abortion
President Biden is now intent on codifying Roe v. Wade after the Supreme Court's ruling, but Senator Kyrsten Sinema remains against filibuster reform.
Biden Has Pushed Ending the Filibuster for More Than Just Abortion Rights
The president has voiced support for exceptions or changes to filibuster rules in order for voting rights legislation to progress in the Senate.
'Such an Asset': Howard Stern Says Bradley Cooper Will Run as His VP
According to Stern, Cooper expressed concern about running as "another white male," before reportedly agreeing to be on the radio host's presidential ticket.
What Ketanji Brown Jackson Said About Roe v. Wade as She Joins SCOTUS
Jackson will be sworn in as the Supreme Court's 116th justice at the end of a momentous period that saw the court overturn the landmark ruling.
SCOTUS Delivers Blow to Trump, Allowing Biden to End 'Remain in Mexico'
Former President Donald Trump saw his recent Supreme Court winning streak end after justices ruled 5-4 in favor of President Joe Biden's immigration policy.
What Does Codifying Roe Mean? Securing Abortion Rights Explained
President Joe Biden said he would support changing filibuster rules in order for Congress to codify abortion rights.
Meghan's Entering Politics Not 'Ludicrous': 'Could Make a Real Difference'
British morning show host Lorraine Kelly said that Meghan "has things to say" and an "astonishing platform" that makes a political future a possibility.
Joe Biden a 'Moron' for Making Deal With Mitch McConnell–Ana Kasparian
The commentator also took aim at Democrats in general, saying they are "no longer an obstacle to the destruction of our liberty that the Republican Party is fighting so aggressively for."
I Left Iran for the U.S. to Get AWAY From a Theocracy
The destruction of women's rights, minority rights, and other civil liberties took only a matter of months. Distraught and bewildered, people took to the streets to protest but they were met with batons, teargas, and bullets. Four decades later, the war on women and minorities still continues in Iran.
Dobbs v. Jackson Will Have an International Impact
In the immediate aftermath of the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, President Joe Biden was quick to make alarmist global comparisons.
Who Is Kimberly Elise? Actress Praises Roe v. Wade Overturning
"Millions of babies will be saved from death by abortion due to the overturning of Roe V. Wade. Hallelujah!" the actress wrote on Instagram.
Ben Shapiro Slams Olivia Rodrigo's Use of Lowercase Letters After Roe Rant
"Slow clap for the heroism involved in advocating for the killing of the unborn en masse by singing in front of people for money," Shapiro said of Rodrigo.
How Abortion Clinics on Federal Land Could Work
"It would essentially be an island of federal jurisdiction in a state that otherwise bans abortion," law professor Rachel Rebouché told Newsweek.
