New battles and enduring principles in the post-Roe landscape
Before Roe v. Wade was overturned, the pro-life movement’s strategy was to challenge the 1973 ruling in the courts. States drafted and passed legislation that pushed the boundaries of what was allowed under the Roe framework and escalated their cases in hopes the Supreme Court would rule that Roe was “wrongly decided.” Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization out of Mississippi finally presented that opportunity.
TL;DR
- The pro-life movement's strategy pre-Roe v. Wade involved challenging the ruling in courts.
- The Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case provided an opportunity to overturn Roe v. Wade.
- Post-Roe, strategies needed refinement to address the unpredictable landscape.
- Chemical abortion prevalence increased, with abortion advocates and the Biden administration facilitating mail-order availability.
- State abortion shield laws protect abortion providers in states like New York and California.
- The movement is working to counter the harms of abortion pills through policy and public education.
- Public support for mail-order abortion has decreased, with a majority now favoring in-person dispensing.
- Pro-life leaders are advocating for women harmed by abortion and seeking justice.