What is Roe vs Wade, the ruling that guaranteed American women abortion rights?

In late June 2022, the US Supreme Court controversially overturned the landmark Roe vs Wade decision which for decades protected women’s freedom to have an abortion anywhere in the country. Five of the six conservative judges sitting on the supreme court voted in favour of the reversal, ensuring a majority. US President Joe Biden said it was a “sad day for the court and for the country” and called on Americans to elect local candidates who will restore abortion rights. Other prominent Democrats like former President Barack Obama, and 2016 candidate Hillary Clinton, also made their dismay known. The historic overturning has drawn attention all around the world because of the unprecedented consequences it will have on women’s rights and essential freedoms.

How quickly will the impact of the decision be felt? How did the Roe vs Wade ruling first come around? Why has everything changed now? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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