Roe v. Wade explained
Access to abortion has been recognized as a constitutional right in the United States for nearly five decades. However, a leaked draft majority opinion from the Supreme Court is signaling they may soon overturn the 1973 ruling that established that right, Roe v. Wade. So, what exactly is Roe v. Wade and what would overturning it mean for the U.S.?
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