Roe V Wade

hello there everyone today we're diving into a landmark case that's been reshaping America for decades Ro v Wade this case decided by the US Supreme Court in 1973 declared unduly restrictive State regulation of abortion unconstitutional it was a historic ruling that recognized a woman's right to privacy under the 14th Amendment but it wasn't absolute roie Wade set up a framework based on Tri ERS during the first trimester women had unrestricted access to abortion in the second States could regulate but not ban abortions after the second trimester States could restrict or prohibit abortions to protect maternal health or fetal life except when the mother's life or health was in danger fast forward to 2022 the Supreme Court overturned Ro's Wade in a landmark decision through the case dos vers s's Jackson Women's Health Organization this ruling ended nearly half a century of constitutional protection for abortion leaving the decision up to individual States since then the landscape of abortion rights in America has dramatically shifted 22 states have enacted bans or stricter limitations on abortion surpassing the standards set by r States like Texas Alabama and Mississippi have some of the most restrictive laws often allowing exceptions only in cases where the mother's life is at risk the impact of these changes has been profound particularly for women of color black and American Indian women who are more likely to live in states with limited access to abortion face additional barriers like inadequate Health Insurance and financial constraints the dobs decision has exacerbated existing inequalities in maternal and infant Health outcomes making it more challenging for these women to obtain safe abortion care moreover the decision has led to a shortage of Health Care Providers willing to offer abortion services with increasing legal complexities and restrictions many providers are hesitant further limiting access in underserved communities but it's not just about access the overturning of Ro's Wade has placed immense pressure on healthc care providers even in states where abortion remains legal these providers are navigating a complex web of state laws legal challenges and in some cases personal threats in response some states have taken steps to safeguard abortion rights places like California New York and Illinois have expanded access and implemented new new legal protections for both patients and providers the legal landscape continues to evolve with ongoing battles shaping access across the country 2 years after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn roit Wade the impact on American lives is undeniable the elimination of the federal right to abortion has forced individuals to make difficult decisions often driven by Financial constraints and personal circumstances this shift also parallels limitations on other types of Health Care like gender affirming care highlighting a broader Trend where states with restrictive abortion laws often impose other Healthcare limitations as well the story of roie Wade isn't just about a court case it's about real people facing real struggles in a rapidly changing legal landscape that's all for today thank thank you for tuning in today for this delicate and important topic true real history