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State Courts Fill Post-Dobbs Void with Myriad Approaches to Abortion Rights.

  • Published In: Human Rights, 2025, v. 51, n. 1/2. P. 52 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wolfkot, Kathrina (Kasia) Szymborski 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the significant legal and societal changes surrounding abortion rights in the United States following the Supreme Court's 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned nearly 50 years of federal protection for abortion. In the wake of this ruling, various states enacted differing laws regarding abortion access, with 20 states implementing bans or restrictions and 10 states voting to protect abortion rights in their constitutions by 2024. The article highlights the diverse legal arguments and constitutional provisions being utilized in state courts to protect or restrict abortion access, including rights related to bodily integrity, health care freedom, and equal protection. It also discusses the implications of historical interpretations of constitutional rights and the interconnectedness of abortion rights with other civil liberties, such as transgender rights. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Human Rights. 2025/10, Vol. 51, Issue 1/2, p52
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0046-8185
  • Accession Number:189434426
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