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Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization

Decided
Docket:19-1392
Fifth Circuit
Argued December 1, 2021
Decided June 24, 2022
Question Presented

Whether all pre-viability prohibitions on elective abortions are unconstitutional.

Plain English Summary

The Court overruled Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, holding that the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion. The authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives.

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Case Timeline

Certiorari Granted

Supreme Court agreed to hear the case

Oral Arguments

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Case argued before the Court

Dec 1, 2021

Opinion Issued

Court's decision released

Jun 24, 2022