Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
John Gerardi
June 24, 2022
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States has issued its final decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. After months of leaks, protests, attacks against churches and pro-life organizations, and an assassination attempt against one of the Justices, the Court has overruled its prior holdings in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. The majority ruled that no right to abortion exists within the U.S. Constitution, and that Congress and state legislatures may regulate abortion as they see fit. America is one of only 7 countries in the world to allow abortion after the 20-week point of
