The Overturning of Roe v. Wade
- In 6-to-3 Ruling, Supreme Court Ends Nearly 50 Years of Abortion Rights: NYTWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to abortion after almost 50 years in a decision that will transform American life, reshape the nation’s politics and lead to all but total bans on the procedure in about half of the states...
- Roe v. Wade has been overturned. What does that mean for America?: Harvard Kennedy SchoolOn Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in a 6-3 vote. Almost half a century ago, the Roe v. Wade ruling was the basis for establishing a constitutional right to abortion. Last week’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization demonstrates the increasingly conservative direction of the court and prompts questions about the implications for civil rights, American democracy and political polarization, and health policy...
- Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, ending right to abortion upheld for decades: NPRIn a historic and far-reaching decision, the U.S. Supreme Court officially reversed Roe v. Wade on Friday, declaring that the constitutional right to abortion, upheld for nearly a half century, no longer exists...
Resources & Links
- Jane ROE, et al., Appellants, v. Henry WADEComplete case ruling for Roe v. Wade.
- Roe v. Wade: BritannicaRoe v. Wade, legal case in which the U.S. Supreme Court on January 22, 1973, ruled (7–2) that unduly restrictive state regulation of abortion is unconstitutional. In a majority opinion written by Justice Harry A. Blackmun, the Court held that a set of Texas statutes criminalizing abortion in most instances violated a woman’s constitutional right of privacy, which it found to be implicit in the liberty guarantee of the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment (“…nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law”). Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2022
Archives, Research & Reference
- Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973)Listen to the oral arguments for Roe v. Wade.
- Roe v. Wade: Credo ReferenceA Credo Reference landing page on Roe v. Wade. This page includes links to reference works, journal articles, and a mind map.
- U.S. Reports: Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973)U.S. Reports Volume 410; October Term, 1972; Roe et al. v. Wade, District Attorney of Dallas County.
Streaming Media
- The Road to Roe v. WadeDesperate for an abortion, Norma McCorvey agreed (under the name "Jane Roe") to take the case to court, and ultimately the Supreme Court. As you learn about the famous decision that resulted, you’ll also gain a better understanding of the many other ways in which American courts have intervened in personal decisions related to sterilization and birth control, as well as abortion.
Perspectives
The Justices Behind Roe V. Wade
A thrilling, behind-the-scenes account of the revolutionary Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling. The Justices Behind Roe V. Wade offers a front-row seat to the inner workings of the Supreme Court that led to the monumental Roe v. Wade decision. Spanning from 1969 to 1972, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Bob Woodward and coauthor Scott Armstrong report on the masterful maneuvering and politicking that affected the court's decisions and created obstacles for the landmark ruling. Abridged from the #1 bestseller The Brethren, this is an exquisite work of reporting on one of the most important rulings of the United States.
Before Roe V. Wade
Decades after the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, abortion remains a polarizing topic on America's political landscape. Blending history, culture, and law, Before Roe v. Wade explores the roots of that conflict, reconstructing the rise of the pro-choice and pro-life movements and recovering the voices that helped shape the climate that sparked the Supreme Court's 1973 decision. This perspective on the abortion debate is as relevant as ever with the prospect of imminent changes on the Supreme Court.