Currently, only 16 states (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Washington), as well as the District of Columbia, have passed laws that strengthen the protection of the right to abortion.
In all, at least 36 million women of childbearing age could lose access to abortion, according to Planned Parenthood, which described the decision as “devastating”, especially for the most vulnerable people in society, such as “black, Hispanic and Indigenous communities.” , people with disabilities , people living in rural areas, young people, immigrants and people with financial problems.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott responded on Twitter as soon as the verdict was announced that repealed the “Roe versus Wade” ruling that legalized the interruption of abortion in the United States in 1973.
Abbott stated that “Texas is a pro-life state” and that he will always fight “to save all children from the ravages of abortion.”
The Texas governor ruled that the Supreme Court’s decision, which allows any state to rule on abortion, was correct.
The conservative majority of the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of “Roe vs. Wade” repeal, as abortion is not protected by the U.S. Constitution.
It also overturned Planned Parenthood vs. Casey, another 1992 ruling that upheld the right to abortion and allowed states to regulate the process.
Source: El heraldo
John Cameron is a journalist at The Nation View specializing in world news and current events, particularly in international politics and diplomacy. With expertise in international relations, he covers a range of topics including conflicts, politics and economic trends.
