SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS ROE v. WADE

 

The Supreme Court of the United States has overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, ending a 49-year-long interpretation that abortion is a constitutional right. Now individual states have the power to allow, limit, or ban the practice altogether.

“We end this opinion where we began,” Justice Samuel Alito wrote in the 6-3 opinion (PDF). “Abortion presents a profound moral question. The Constitution does not prohibit the citizens of each State from regulating or prohibiting abortion. Roe and Casey arrogated that authority. We now overrule those decisions and return that authority to the people and their elected representatives.”

The case decided today was Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which focused on a Mississippi law banning abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The state asked the Supreme Court to strike down a lower court ruling that stopped the legislation from taking effect.

Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett joined Alito’s opinion. Chief Justice John Roberts agreed with the result but filed a separate opinion. Justices Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan filed a joint dissent.

In addition to ending Roe (1973), today’s decision also overturned Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), which re-affirmed abortion as a constitutional right.

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  1. Manny Coolidge
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    I was in tears when I heard.  I thought it would be anti-climatic given the leak of a few weeks ago, but it wasn’t.  I am still moved beyond words.  And it came on the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus!  This is so momentous in my life that I had to write up my own post.  

    God bless everyone who prayed or worked toward this day.  It is a joyous moment.  

    • #61
  2. Manny Coolidge
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    Tyrion Lannister (View Comment):

    Donald Trump deserves massive praise for sticking with Kavanaugh. He deserves credit for the 3 justices that joined Alito and Thomas. Credit to the Justices for the decision. Credit to McConnell for holding the seat.

    If nothing else came of the Trump presidency, this was worth it. It was worth all the drama, mean tweets, silly statements, hand wringing, all of it. I’d pay 10x that to have this outcome. Trump’s presidency was overall great policy-wise, but this will be the central pillar of his legacy.

    This is the biggest pro life win since Roe. Now the battleground shifts to 51 smaller battles. Keep up the good fight.

    Absolutely!  This will be Donald Trump’s greatest achievement.  No wishy-washy RINO appointments to the SCOTUS.  He is such an imperfect man but I believe that God worked through him to get us here.  May God bless Donald Trump for this.

    • #62
  3. GlennAmurgis Coolidge
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    So will the Bulwark complain about this decision – I know their sugar daddy doesn’t like it

    • #63
  4. DrewInWisconsin, Unapologetic Oaf Member
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    GlennAmurgis (View Comment):

    So will the Bulwark complain about this decision

    Guaranteed.

    • #64
  5. RufusRJones Member
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    HeavyWater (View Comment):

    What’s going on with Joe Manchin?

    Joe Manchin’s reaction to the Dobbs decision:

    “I trusted Justice Gorsuch and Justice Kavanaugh when they testified under oath that they also believed Roe v Wade was settled legal precedent and I am alarmed that they chose to reject the stability the ruling has provided for two generations of Americans.

    “I support legislation that would codify the rights Roe v Wade previously protected. I am hopeful Democrats and Republicans will come together to put forward a piece of legislation that would do just that.”

    Huh? Didn’t Manchin say he was pro-life?

    That’s a legitimate legal point of view. That’s all he’s saying. 

    • #65
  6. Taras Coolidge
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    W Bob (View Comment):

    The pro-aborts should stop the tantrums and look on the bright side. There will be a lot more minority babies who will eventually vote for Democrats.

    I am amazed that pro-lifers almost never used one of their strongest arguments, that Roe v. Wade was designed and has functioned to reduce the growth of the black population.

    For sociocultural reasons nobody understands, black women have abortions two or three times as often as white women.

    • #66
  7. Henry Racette Member
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    Yesterday was Justice Clarence Thomas’s birthday. ;)

    • #67
  8. Bishop Wash Member
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    Miffed White Male (View Comment):

    Just out of curiosity, has there been any analysis of how the final decision differs from the leaked draft?

    I haven’t read it yet but found this. 

    • #68
  9. DrewInWisconsin, Unapologetic Oaf Member
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    I hope someone collects the most unhinged Tweets on this decision. Jen Rubin saying that now women will be executed has got to be up there.

    • #69
  10. Front Seat Cat Member
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    I listened in on the annual Worldwide Rosary Relay 12:00 PM Eastern – 6 PM Rome time – the prayers are traveling across the world today – June 24th to every continent. There is a host and representative in every corner of the world. It just ended here in US and I hadn’t heard the news, but I typed into the Zoom Chat for protection for the members of our Supreme Court. I just now read this news – we can thank the prayers going across the world and the power of the Holy Spirit today.

    • #70
  11. Jerry Giordano (Arizona Patriot) Member
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    Taras (View Comment):

    W Bob (View Comment):

    The pro-aborts should stop the tantrums and look on the bright side. There will be a lot more minority babies who will eventually vote for Democrats.

    I am amazed that pro-lifers almost never used one of their strongest arguments, that Roe v. Wade was designed and has functioned to reduce the growth of the black population.

    For sociocultural reasons nobody understands, black women have abortions two or three times as often as white women.

    On your first point, I don’t find it to be a strong argument at all.  It is the sort of discriminatory impact argument that is at the basis of Critical Race Theory, a doctrine that I find erroneous.

    On your second point, the reasons aren’t necessarily sociocultural, and I think that there is some understanding of the issue.  But let’s not sidetrack this post.

    • #71
  12. Jager Coolidge
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    GlennAmurgis (View Comment):

    So will the Bulwark complain about this decision – I know their sugar daddy doesn’t like it

    So far nothing from the Bulwark.

    Nothing from Rick Wilson on Twitter

    Charlie Sykes retweeted a simple post about the ruling with no commentary on Twitter

    Bill Kristol’s retweeting things that would lead you to think he is unhappy.

    • #72
  13. Western Chauvinist Member
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    Taras (View Comment):

    W Bob (View Comment):

    The pro-aborts should stop the tantrums and look on the bright side. There will be a lot more minority babies who will eventually vote for Democrats.

    I am amazed that pro-lifers almost never used one of their strongest arguments, that Roe v. Wade was designed and has functioned to reduce the growth of the black population.

    For sociocultural reasons nobody understands, black women have abortions two or three times as often as white women.

    Because pro-lifers don’t believe in exploiting people for their cause, unlike pro-regressives.

    • #73
  14. Manny Coolidge
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    RufusRJones (View Comment):

    HeavyWater (View Comment):

    What’s going on with Joe Manchin?

    Joe Manchin’s reaction to the Dobbs decision:

    “I trusted Justice Gorsuch and Justice Kavanaugh when they testified under oath that they also believed Roe v Wade was settled legal precedent and I am alarmed that they chose to reject the stability the ruling has provided for two generations of Americans.

    “I support legislation that would codify the rights Roe v Wade previously protected. I am hopeful Democrats and Republicans will come together to put forward a piece of legislation that would do just that.”

    Huh? Didn’t Manchin say he was pro-life?

    That’s a legitimate legal point of view. That’s all he’s saying.

    I don’t know.  I thought he was pro-life too.  I think he’s covering his a$$ against Liberal primary challenge.  

    • #74
  15. Taras Coolidge
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    Western Chauvinist (View Comment):

    Taras (View Comment):

    W Bob (View Comment):

    The pro-aborts should stop the tantrums and look on the bright side. There will be a lot more minority babies who will eventually vote for Democrats.

    I am amazed that pro-lifers almost never used one of their strongest arguments, that Roe v. Wade was designed and has functioned to reduce the growth of the black population.

    For sociocultural reasons nobody understands, black women have abortions two or three times as often as white women.

    Because pro-lifers don’t believe in exploiting people for their cause, unlike pro-regressives.

    I have occasionally heard black pro-lifers point out what Roe v. Wade was actually doing.

    • #75
  16. Manny Coolidge
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    Taras (View Comment):

    W Bob (View Comment):

    The pro-aborts should stop the tantrums and look on the bright side. There will be a lot more minority babies who will eventually vote for Democrats.

    I am amazed that pro-lifers almost never used one of their strongest arguments, that Roe v. Wade was designed and has functioned to reduce the growth of the black population.

    For sociocultural reasons nobody understands, black women have abortions two or three times as often as white women.

    They do use that argument.  It just doesn’t seem to resonate beyond those who are pro-life.  If you’re pro-abortion, you don’t care where it came from.

    • #76
  17. Manny Coolidge
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    Bishop Wash (View Comment):

    Miffed White Male (View Comment):

    Just out of curiosity, has there been any analysis of how the final decision differs from the leaked draft?

    I haven’t read it yet but found this.

    I heard it was near identical to the leaked version.  If there are substantive differences it will come out in the following days.

    • #77
  18. MWD B612 "Dawg" Member
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    Manny (View Comment):

    RufusRJones (View Comment):

    HeavyWater (View Comment):

    What’s going on with Joe Manchin?

    Joe Manchin’s reaction to the Dobbs decision:

    “I trusted Justice Gorsuch and Justice Kavanaugh when they testified under oath that they also believed Roe v Wade was settled legal precedent and I am alarmed that they chose to reject the stability the ruling has provided for two generations of Americans.

    “I support legislation that would codify the rights Roe v Wade previously protected. I am hopeful Democrats and Republicans will come together to put forward a piece of legislation that would do just that.”

    Huh? Didn’t Manchin say he was pro-life?

    That’s a legitimate legal point of view. That’s all he’s saying.

    I don’t know. I thought he was pro-life too. I think he’s covering his a$$ against Liberal primary challenge.

    Nah, more like protecting his committee assignments and so forth. He won re-election handily in a state where DJT won by a 2-1 margin. He won’t be primaried.

    • #78
  19. Taras Coolidge
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    Jerry Giordano (Arizona Patrio… (View Comment):

    Taras (View Comment):

    W Bob (View Comment):

    The pro-aborts should stop the tantrums and look on the bright side. There will be a lot more minority babies who will eventually vote for Democrats.

    I am amazed that pro-lifers almost never used one of their strongest arguments, that Roe v. Wade was designed and has functioned to reduce the growth of the black population.

    For sociocultural reasons nobody understands, black women have abortions two or three times as often as white women.

    On your first point, I don’t find it to be a strong argument at all. It is the sort of discriminatory impact argument that is at the basis of Critical Race Theory, a doctrine that I find erroneous.

    On your second point, the reasons aren’t necessarily sociocultural, and I think that there is some understanding of the issue. But let’s not sidetrack this post.

    To be precise, a strong argument in terms of appealing to people on the Left.  The fact that girl babies are more often aborted than boy babies, in most countries, is another useful argument that way.

    • #79
  20. Percival Thatcher
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    DrewInWisconsin, Unapologetic … (View Comment):

    I hope someone collects the most unhinged Tweets on this decision. Jen Rubin saying that now women will be executed has got to be up there.

    Jenn Rubin has had both of her oars on the same side of her boat for a while now.

    • #80
  21. thelonious Member
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    Western Chauvinist (View Comment):

    Doctor Robert (View Comment):

    Columbo (View Comment):

    Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, I’m free at last!

    If only. Many of the States will disappoint us, including my own Commonwealth.

    Colorado is already a late term abortion hub. Hardly needed that new law allowing abortion up to the point of crowning.

    I fear more states  using this decision as a catalyst and liberalize their abortion laws to include late term abortions. I’m unfortunately doubtful this decision will decrease the amount of abortions. I sure hope I’m wrong.

    • #81
  22. Jerry Giordano (Arizona Patriot) Member
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    Taras (View Comment):

    Western Chauvinist (View Comment):

    Taras (View Comment):

    W Bob (View Comment):

    The pro-aborts should stop the tantrums and look on the bright side. There will be a lot more minority babies who will eventually vote for Democrats.

    I am amazed that pro-lifers almost never used one of their strongest arguments, that Roe v. Wade was designed and has functioned to reduce the growth of the black population.

    For sociocultural reasons nobody understands, black women have abortions two or three times as often as white women.

    Because pro-lifers don’t believe in exploiting people for their cause, unlike pro-regressives.

    I have occasionally heard black pro-lifers point out what Roe v. Wade was actually doing.

    Killing black babies is not what Roe v. Wade was actually doing.

    What it was doing was allowing women to kill their own babies.  Lots of women want to do this, given the choice.  I think that they are horrible for doing so.

    A greater proportion of black women seem to be horrible in this way, compared to white women.  It is terrible that there are so many horrible women of both races.

    On the race differential in abortion rates, this does not show that black women are victims.  It shows that they are much more likely to be perpetrators of infanticide.

    This is sad, but not surprising, as the prevalence of virtually every sort of dysfunctional behavior is higher among American blacks than among American whites.

    • #82
  23. Marjorie Reynolds Coolidge
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    Bishop Wash (View Comment):

    Devout Catholics everywhere must be rejoicing.

    I don’t know, Biden and Pelosi might have mixed feelings about it

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  24. HeavyWater Inactive
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    thelonious (View Comment):

    Western Chauvinist (View Comment):

    Doctor Robert (View Comment):

    Columbo (View Comment):

    Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, I’m free at last!

    If only. Many of the States will disappoint us, including my own Commonwealth.

    Colorado is already a late term abortion hub. Hardly needed that new law allowing abortion up to the point of crowning.

    I fear more states using this decision as a catalyst and liberalize their abortion laws to include late term abortions. I’m unfortunately doubtful this decision will decrease the amount of abortions. I sure hope I’m wrong.

    That’s why state referendums, like the one on August 2 in Kansas, are important.  

    We the people can take this issue into our hands.  

    • #84
  25. Marjorie Reynolds Coolidge
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    Percival (View Comment):

    Marjorie Reynolds (View Comment):

    It’s wonderful. I’m lost in admiration for the pro-life movement of the US who never gave up.

    The fight is not over. But it is a moment, isn’t it?

    It’s more than what we’re likely to see over here for decades. But it’s so encouraging for the young pro life people here.

    • #85
  26. Western Chauvinist Member
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    Marjorie Reynolds (View Comment):

    Bishop Wash (View Comment):

    Devout Catholics everywhere must be rejoicing.

    I don’t know, Biden and Pelosi might have mixed feelings about it.

    Is it bad that I’m finding their reaction the icing on the cake?

    • #86
  27. thelonious Member
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    Planned Parenthood will probably make serious bank on this. Sick Mother(watchyomouth)s!! Sorry. Trying not to be a negative Nelly.  I’m all for overturing Roe but there is a downside.

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  28. Jerry Giordano (Arizona Patriot) Member
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    Taras (View Comment):

    Jerry Giordano (Arizona Patrio… (View Comment):

    Taras (View Comment):

    W Bob (View Comment):

    The pro-aborts should stop the tantrums and look on the bright side. There will be a lot more minority babies who will eventually vote for Democrats.

    I am amazed that pro-lifers almost never used one of their strongest arguments, that Roe v. Wade was designed and has functioned to reduce the growth of the black population.

    For sociocultural reasons nobody understands, black women have abortions two or three times as often as white women.

    On your first point, I don’t find it to be a strong argument at all. It is the sort of discriminatory impact argument that is at the basis of Critical Race Theory, a doctrine that I find erroneous.

    On your second point, the reasons aren’t necessarily sociocultural, and I think that there is some understanding of the issue. But let’s not sidetrack this post.

    To be precise, a strong argument in terms of appealing to people on the Left. The fact that girl babies are more often aborted than boy babies, in most countries, is another useful argument that way.

    Do you have any evidence that this argument appeals to the Left?  I don’t think so.

    To the extent that it does — on the black-white issue first — it would do so by playing to their anti-white racist views. 

    Ditto for the argument about abortion of girl and boy babies.

    These are just appalling arguments.  Sorry to be tough on you, Taras, we do see this sort of thing all of the time.  We’re steeped in anti-white racism and anti-male sexism.

    Abortion is awful whether the baby is black, white, or something else.  Abortion is awful whether the baby is a boy or a girl.  I recommend that you stop pandering to the type of person who thinks that black babies are more important than white babies, or that girl babies are more important than boy babies.  They’re all precious.

    • #88
  29. Marjorie Reynolds Coolidge
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    Western Chauvinist (View Comment):

    Marjorie Reynolds (View Comment):

    Bishop Wash (View Comment):

    Devout Catholics everywhere must be rejoicing.

    I don’t know, Biden and Pelosi might have mixed feelings about it.

    Is it bad that I’m finding their reaction the icing on the cake?

    You’re not the only one😂 

    • #89
  30. DaveSchmidt Coolidge
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    Jerry Giordano (Arizona Patrio… (View Comment):

    Taras (View Comment):

    Western Chauvinist (View Comment):

    Taras (View Comment):

    W Bob (View Comment):

    The pro-aborts should stop the tantrums and look on the bright side. There will be a lot more minority babies who will eventually vote for Democrats.

    I am amazed that pro-lifers almost never used one of their strongest arguments, that Roe v. Wade was designed and has functioned to reduce the growth of the black population.

    For sociocultural reasons nobody understands, black women have abortions two or three times as often as white women.

    Because pro-lifers don’t believe in exploiting people for their cause, unlike pro-regressives.

    I have occasionally heard black pro-lifers point out what Roe v. Wade was actually doing.

    Killing black babies is not what Roe v. Wade was actually doing.

    What it was doing was allowing women to kill their own babies. Lots of women want to do this, given the choice. I think that they are horrible for doing so.

    A greater proportion of black women seem to be horrible in this way, compared to white women. It is terrible that there are so many horrible women of both races.

    On the race differential in abortion rates, this does not show that black women are victims. It shows that they are much more likely to be perpetrators of infanticide.

    This is sad, but not surprising, as the prevalence of virtually every sort of dysfunctional behavior is higher among American blacks than among American whites.

    Many women who seek abortions do so under pressure from the males in their lives.  

    • #90
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