On the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Advocates Grapple With Abortion Restrictions

Jan 22, 2020, 01:27 PM

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Forty-seven years ago today, the Supreme Court ruled on Roe v. Wade, establishing the legality of abortion nationwide.

But as another case about abortion heads to a significantly more conservative Supreme Court this year, reproductive rights advocates and health care providers say they are preparing for a world in which the landmark 1973 decision is either significantly weakened or overturned.