Plain English with Derek Thompson How Would the End of Roe v. Wade Change America?
May 4, 2022
Margot Sanger-Katz, a healthcare and politics correspondent for The New York Times, and Melissa Murray, a law professor specializing in reproductive rights, delve into the potential fallout from the Supreme Court's likely overturning of Roe v. Wade. They discuss how this could alter state abortion laws, affecting clinic access across the country. The rise of online abortion pills is highlighted as a significant factor in navigating the new landscape, while also exploring the implications of the leaked draft and the political repercussions following these drastic changes.
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Geographic and Economic Disparities in Abortion Access
- In a post-Roe America, abortion access will depend heavily on location and socioeconomic status.
- Poorer women, especially those in the South and Midwest, will face significant travel barriers to access abortion.
Profile of a Typical Abortion Patient
- The typical American abortion patient is not a teenager but rather a low-income, unmarried mother in her late 20s.
- This challenges common stereotypes about who seeks abortions.
Impact of Texas Abortion Law and Rise of Abortion Pills
- Despite Texas' restrictive abortion laws, abortions only decreased by 10% overall due to out-of-state travel and increased use of abortion pills.
- Online access to abortion pills, often from international providers, poses an enforcement challenge for states seeking to ban abortion.