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With just 8 abortion clinics, Minnesota may struggle to meet out-of-state demand
With the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, Minnesota will be one of the states where abortion remains legally protected. But legal doesn't necessarily mean accessible, advocates warn.
What's the legal argument for reversing Roe and how will it impact Minnesota law?
University of Minnesota Law Professor Jill Hasday breaks down the legal arguments in the Supreme Court’s decision and susses out the variety of impacts on Minnesotans and others. Hasday is the author of "Family Law Reimagined" and "Intimate Lies and the Law". Welcome to Minnesota Now.
How the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe affects Minnesotans
On June 24, the Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. The opinion by the Supreme Court will have a major impact in states across the country that have already signaled their intention to restrict or ban abortion. MPR’s Michelle Wiley talks with host Cathy Wurzer about the impact on Minnesota.
How U.S. states have banned, limited or protected abortion
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. Here is an overview of abortion legislation and the expected impact of the court’s decision in every state.
President Joe Biden held a press conference Friday afternoon, just hours after the Supreme Court officially overturned the constitutional right to abortion.