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The supreme court of the united states has overturned roverses, the abortion rights ruling. The case involving the state of mississippi was called dobbs versus jackson women's health organization. We look at a country convulsed by the decision and speak with a woman whose life was saved by a procedure that may be under threat.

The Supreme Court ruling has convulsed the country; passing the question of abortion rights to the states will divide America yet further. We ask what it means for the court to go so plainly against public opinion, examine the woeful effects the changing scenario will have on women and speak to one woman whose life was saved by a now-threatened procedure. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer