ReproductiveJustice
Beyond Abortion: Understanding What Roe v. Wade Protects
The Right to Privacy The Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Roe v. Wade not only established a woman’s right to choose whether to have an abortion, but it also affirmed the constitutional right to privacy. The Court held that the right to privacy is “broad enough to encompass a woman’s decision whether or not to terminate her pregnancy.” This right…
Read More »Where is Abortion Legal? A Global Overview
The Americas: Abortion Laws in North, Central, and South America The Americas are a diverse region when it comes to abortion laws. While some countries allow abortion without restrictions, others have highly restrictive laws or even ban it altogether. In North America, Canada and Mexico have generally liberal abortion laws, while the United States has a complex patchwork of laws…
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