Historically abortion laws were decided by each state, until in 1973 the US Supreme Court legalised abortion across the country through the landmark Roe vs Wade case.
The recent wave of restrictions is due primarily to changes in the supreme court, which is made up of nine justices.Until last year, judges were split fairly evenly between liberal and conservative, but in July US President Donald Trump nominated Brett Kavanaugh, a conservative Catholic to replace retiring Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy, tipping the scales towards the right.
@LilaGraceRose:So proud of Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio. Of all the women & men that stood up against the abortion industry & the crusade of lies, misinformation & fear-mongering, & said we will fight so our laws protect LIFE. We will make our states a safer home for mothers & children.
That’s what I think of the Alabama lawmakers!!