Impact of the Dobbs v. Jackson Decision on Reproductive Rights and Healthcare Access in the United States
Impact of the Dobbs v. Jackson Decision on Reproductive Rights and Healthcare Access in the United States The Supreme Court’s June 2022 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and ending the constitutional right to abortion, has had widespread consequences across the United States. This decision has led to varying impacts on reproductive healthcare access, maternal mortality rates, and population migration patterns. Following the Dobbs decision, 19 states banned or severely restricted abortion access, affecting…