The Birth Control Movement in the United States

Political candidates ran on platforms that emphasized repealing the ban for good, or alternatively, liberalizing its impact. Despite public support for repeal or liberalization, these efforts often fell short due to church intervention. The state supreme court was stocked with political appointees many of whom were beholden to the interests that opposed morals reform. Ultimately, the birth control movement would pivot by filing suit in the federal courts and emphasizing individual rights under the united states constitution. After some false start, this strategy paid off in 19 65, griswold versus connecticut,. A seven to two decision of the united states supreme court famously announced a right to privacy.