19-1392
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
19-1392Fifth CircuitArgued Dec 1, 2021Decided Jun 24, 2022Decided
Cert Granted
Oral ArgumentsDec 1, 2021
Opinion IssuedJun 24, 2022
What's this case about?
Whether all pre-viability prohibitions on elective abortions are unconstitutional.
What are the basics?
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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