In affirming the law 6-3, the high court also voted 5-4 to overturn 1973’s Roe v. Wade ruling, which legalized abortion nationwide, and 1992’s Casey v. Planned Parenthood ruling, which affirmed Roe.
Excerpts from U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling reversing Roe
Biden announces commission to study potential changes to Supreme Court
President Joe Biden signed an executive order April 9 announcing the formation of a commission to look into possible reforms to the Supreme Court, including the idea of expanding the court or instituting term limits for justices.
Supreme Court says abortion drugs must be obtained in person, not by mail
In its 6-3 order, the Supreme Court justices said women must follow previous Food and Drug Administration requirements that they had to visit a doctor’s office, hospital or clinic in person to obtain abortion-inducing drugs.
Catholics lead rosary on way to DACA rally outside Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court justices hear oral arguments regarding a legal challenge to the Trump administration’s bid to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.