Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
✓DecidedDocket: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
⚖️Case argued before the Court
Dec 1, 2021
Opinion Issued
✓Court's decision released
Jun 24, 2022