Roe vs Wade Overturned: Celebrities who came out with their abortion stories

TikTok, a short-format video hosting service, was initially launched as a platform for sharing byte-sized content like makeup tutorials, cooking recipes, dances etc. However, after the rollback of Roe v. Wade, there are reports of potentially dangerous abortion-related information running on the platform. Following the Roe v. Wade ruling last Friday, that would make abortion illegal in America, prompting protests by women and reproductive rights advocates across the country, people seem to have taken the matter into their own hands.&nbsp;

A text that flashes on the social media platform reads: "If you’re a female in America worried about your future, just know there is an herb for every'situation'," followed by a list of herbs including pennyroyal, blue cohosh, and mugwort. A new wave of discussion is currently going on on TikTok that focuses on herbs that can cause abortions. After the ruling, people on TikTok are offering grassroots solutions to those who seek abortion facilities.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, medical professionals are concerned about this increasing trend of TikTok creators&nbsp;promoting these herbal abortifacients. These herbs can also have catastrophic effects on a woman’s health. Mary Jane Minkin, MD, a gynaecologist and clinical professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the Yale University School of Medicine, on knowing about the trends said, "I’m horrified. They’re going to kill people. She also stated that performing abortions at home can turn fatal and result in sepsis or death. "It’s terrifying because 49 years ago, that’s how women died," she said.&nbsp;

One of the most commonly mentioned abortifacients on TikTok is a minty, sweet-smelling plant called pennyroyal, which is also used in essential oils and insect repellents, reported the Rolling Stone. However, according to Josh Trebach, a medical toxicologist and emergency medicine physician in Lowa City, the herb contains pulegone, which gets metabolised in the body and produces toxins that might result in liver necrosis, causing indigestion-related side effects like nausea, vomiting, and pain in the abdomen as well as seizures, comas, liver failure, and even death.&nbsp;

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Another herb cited on TikTok is called Blue Cohosh, which contains a compound called methylcytosine. If used in large doses, it can cause vomiting, abdominal pain, profuse drooling, heart rhythms, muscle weakness, seizures, coma, and even death.

Trebach said, "People may, at the end of the day, perceive these to be potential solutions because they have no other options. As a toxicologist that really scares me." He further added that due to a lack of research on these herbs, even medical experts don’t know whether these herbs work well to cause abortions. "But we do know it can get people really, really sick," he stated.&nbsp;

Watch American actress Sharon Stone speak about her painful miscarriage story here:-

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On TikTok, there is an abundance of misinformation about these dangerous herbal abortifacients. One of the hashtags, # pennyroyaltea, has received approximately 1.1 million views and advocates the use of an abortifacient. Another hashtag for mugwort has over 157 million views. With that hashtag, the most popular video has more than 350,000 views and says, "This is caution not to drink mugwort tea while pregnant because it may simulate your menstrual cycle resulting in losing [sic] the fetus. Once again, please don’t do this." Despite the fact that the video's caption reads, "Life hack # roevwade # womensrights."

Trabach noted that he came across posts relating to herbal abortifacients such as pennyroyal and mugwort last month, shortly after the news about the impending Roe v. Wade decision was leaked. Searches for "pennyroyal," "blue cohosh", and "mugwort" have shot up in the past month. As per recent Google Trends data, searches for "pennyroyal abortion" have increased by 40 per cent, and searches for "blue cohosh pregnancy" grew by 70 percent over the past week.&nbsp;

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Though the rise in herbal abortifacients advocacy has emerged because of the rollback of the abortion rights law, they have remained available in the underground market, through herbalists and midwives, leading to those who seek such options for abortion.&nbsp;

There are several blogs and Reddit threads that include step-by-step information on how to self-perform an abortion, and with the speed with which the misinformation is spreading, it can become threatening to lives. "Fifty years ago we didn’t have TikTok. There was some filtration in information. But now anyone can publish anything anywhere and it gets out to billions of people. It just terrifies me," says a medical expert.&nbsp;

In the United States, the herbal supplement market is unregulated. Therefore, people can buy anything that is sold to them as herbal, and it may not be. A study by integrative medicine and women’s health specialist Fredi Kronenberg mentions that three out of 11 products that were marketed as black cohosh had no black cohosh in them. Black cohosh is used to provide relief from menopausal effects.&nbsp;

Due to the strict content guidelines of TikTok, several videos indirectly try to share messages about how these are effective and safe alternatives to causing abortion under the disguise of keywords. Experts believe that those who are trying to provide alternatives to people in need are helping them, but these home remedies cannot replace medical treatment.&nbsp;

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TikTok has not yet responded to the spread of misinformation on its platform, and it is not the first time that the platform has received criticism for letting videos containing wrong and harmful information regarding health. Rolling Stone reported that last year, TikTok came under fire for pushing the use of ivermectin medicine as a cure for the COVID disease. Ivermectin is a horse deworming medication.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, experts said that TikTok should take control over the spread of such hazardous information on its platform.&nbsp;

Currently, in the US, websites such as Plan C and Safe2Choose are operational that can connect with people seeking abortions at home and provide solutions like abortion pills, a much safer and more reliable option. People without any age limit can order mifepristone and misoprostol from Aid Access, which ships drugs anywhere in the US and around the world.&nbsp;

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TikTok, a short-format video hosting service, was initially launched as a platform for sharing byte-sized content like makeup tutorials, cooking recipes, dances etc.

TikTok, a short-format video hosting service, was initially launched as a platform for sharing byte-sized content like makeup tutorials, cooking recipes, dances etc. However, after the rollback of Roe v. Wade, there are reports of potentially dangerous abortion-related information running on the platform. Following the Roe v. Wade ruling last Friday, that would make abortion illegal in America, prompting protests by women and reproductive rights advocates across the country, people seem to have taken the matter into their own hands. A text that flashes on the social media platform reads: "If you’re a female in America worried about your future, just know there is an herb for every'situation'," followed by a list of herbs including pennyroyal, blue cohosh, and mugwort. A new wave of discussion is currently going on on TikTok that focuses on herbs that can cause abortions. After the ruling, people on TikTok are offering grassroots solutions to those who seek abortion facilities. Meanwhile, medical professionals are concerned about this increasing trend of TikTok creators promoting these herbal abortifacients. These herbs can also have catastrophic effects on a woman’s health. Mary Jane Minkin, MD, a gynaecologist and clinical professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the Yale University School of Medicine, on knowing about the trends said, "I’m horrified. They’re going to kill people. She also stated that performing abortions at home can turn fatal and result in sepsis or death. "It’s terrifying because 49 years ago, that’s how women died," she said. One of the most commonly mentioned abortifacients on TikTok is a minty, sweet-smelling plant called pennyroyal, which is also used in essential oils and insect repellents, reported the Rolling Stone. However, according to Josh Trebach, a medical toxicologist and emergency medicine physician in Lowa City, the herb contains pulegone, which gets metabolised in the body and produces toxins that might result in liver necrosis, causing indigestion-related side effects like nausea, vomiting, and pain in the abdomen as well as seizures, comas, liver failure, and even death. Also Read: Roe v Wade overturned: Here's what the ruling means for millions of American women Another herb cited on TikTok is called Blue Cohosh, which contains a compound called methylcytosine. If used in large doses, it can cause vomiting, abdominal pain, profuse drooling, heart rhythms, muscle weakness, seizures, coma, and even death. Trebach said, "People may, at the end of the day, perceive these to be potential solutions because they have no other options. As a toxicologist that really scares me." He further added that due to a lack of research on these herbs, even medical experts don’t know whether these herbs work well to cause abortions. "But we do know it can get people really, really sick," he stated. Watch American actress Sharon Stone speak about her painful miscarriage story here:- On TikTok, there is an abundance of misinformation about these dangerous herbal abortifacients. One of the hashtags, # pennyroyaltea, has received approximately 1.1 million views and advocates the use of an abortifacient. Another hashtag for mugwort has over 157 million views. With that hashtag, the most popular video has more than 350,000 views and says, "This is caution not to drink mugwort tea while pregnant because it may simulate your menstrual cycle resulting in losing [sic] the fetus. Once again, please don’t do this." Despite the fact that the video's caption reads, "Life hack # roevwade # womensrights." Trabach noted that he came across posts relating to herbal abortifacients such as pennyroyal and mugwort last month, shortly after the news about the impending Roe v. Wade decision was leaked. Searches for "pennyroyal," "blue cohosh", and "mugwort" have shot up in the past month. As per recent Google Trends data, searches for "pennyroyal abortion" have increased by 40 per cent, and searches for "blue cohosh pregnancy" grew by 70 percent over the past week. Also Read: Roe v Wade overturned: Meta, Disney to pay for employees’ abortion-related travel costs after SCOTUS ruling Though the rise in herbal abortifacients advocacy has emerged because of the rollback of the abortion rights law, they have remained available in the underground market, through herbalists and midwives, leading to those who seek such options for abortion. There are several blogs and Reddit threads that include step-by-step information on how to self-perform an abortion, and with the speed with which the misinformation is spreading, it can become threatening to lives. "Fifty years ago we didn’t have TikTok. There was some filtration in information. But now anyone can publish anything anywhere and it gets out to billions of people. It just terrifies me," says a medical expert. In the United States, the herbal supplement market is unregulated. Therefore, people can buy anything that is sold to them as herbal, and it may not be. A study by integrative medicine and women’s health specialist Fredi Kronenberg mentions that three out of 11 products that were marketed as black cohosh had no black cohosh in them. Black cohosh is used to provide relief from menopausal effects. Due to the strict content guidelines of TikTok, several videos indirectly try to share messages about how these are effective and safe alternatives to causing abortion under the disguise of keywords. Experts believe that those who are trying to provide alternatives to people in need are helping them, but these home remedies cannot replace medical treatment. Also Read: Roe v Wade overturned: US Companies that have pledged support to its female employees TikTok has not yet responded to the spread of misinformation on its platform, and it is not the first time that the platform has received criticism for letting videos containing wrong and harmful information regarding health. Rolling Stone reported that last year, TikTok came under fire for pushing the use of ivermectin medicine as a cure for the COVID disease. Ivermectin is a horse deworming medication. Meanwhile, experts said that TikTok should take control over the spread of such hazardous information on its platform. Currently, in the US, websites such as Plan C and Safe2Choose are operational that can connect with people seeking abortions at home and provide solutions like abortion pills, a much safer and more reliable option. People without any age limit can order mifepristone and misoprostol from Aid Access, which ships drugs anywhere in the US and around the world. Also Read: Roe vs Wade Overturned: Celebrities who came out with their abortion stories

Women in the US turn to TikTok's viral herbal abortion remedies as a desperate measure

Singer and actor Selena Gomez expressed her discontent over the recent Roe vs Wade abortion bill, saying that she was 'just not happy' to hear the US Supreme Court's verdict.&nbsp; 
 
While premiering for her mystery-comedy series 'Only Murders in the Building', Gomez revealed that everyone should do everything in their power to 'change' the US Supreme Court's decision on overturning the abortion bill, reported Variety.&nbsp; 
 
"It's about voting. It's about getting men -- men needing to stand up and also speak against this issue. It's also the amount of women that are hurting. I'm just not happy and I hope that we can do everything in our power to do something to change that," urged the singer.&nbsp;

Talking about one of her recent Twitter posts, Selena indicated that Planned Parenthood, a US nonprofit organization which provides reproductive health care was a valiable resource, reported Variety.Selena called the verdict on the Roe vs Wade abortion bill "horrific" and highlighted the importance of the rights of a woman.&nbsp; 
 
"Watching a Constitutional right be stripped away is horrific. A woman should have the right to CHOOSE what she wants to do with her own body. End of story," admitted the 'Back to You' singer. Selena walked the red carpet with her 'Only Murders in the Building' co-stars Martin Short and Steve Martin, reported Variety.&nbsp; 
 
The series follows the story of three strangers who are obsessed with true crime stories. However, one day they find themselves trapped in one. `The second season of the series would premiere its first two episodes on the ITT platform HULU on June 28. The first season was released on August 31, the previous year. A television critic, Daniel D`Addario even praised Selena for her acting in `Only Murders in the Building`, calling it to be her `career-best` performance.

Singer and actor Selena Gomez expressed her discontent over the recent Roe vs Wade abortion bill, saying that she was 'just not happy' to hear the US Supreme Court's verdict.

Singer and actor Selena Gomez expressed her discontent over the recent Roe vs Wade abortion bill, saying that she was 'just not happy' to hear the US Supreme Court's verdict. While premiering for her mystery-comedy series 'Only Murders in the Building', Gomez revealed that everyone should do everything in their power to 'change' the US Supreme Court's decision on overturning the abortion bill, reported Variety. "It's about voting. It's about getting men -- men needing to stand up and also speak against this issue. It's also the amount of women that are hurting. I'm just not happy and I hope that we can do everything in our power to do something to change that," urged the singer. Talking about one of her recent Twitter posts, Selena indicated that Planned Parenthood, a US nonprofit organization which provides reproductive health care was a valiable resource, reported Variety.Selena called the verdict on the Roe vs Wade abortion bill "horrific" and highlighted the importance of the rights of a woman. "Watching a Constitutional right be stripped away is horrific. A woman should have the right to CHOOSE what she wants to do with her own body. End of story," admitted the 'Back to You' singer. Selena walked the red carpet with her 'Only Murders in the Building' co-stars Martin Short and Steve Martin, reported Variety. The series follows the story of three strangers who are obsessed with true crime stories. However, one day they find themselves trapped in one. `The second season of the series would premiere its first two episodes on the ITT platform HULU on June 28. The first season was released on August 31, the previous year. A television critic, Daniel D`Addario even praised Selena for her acting in `Only Murders in the Building`, calling it to be her `career-best` performance.

Selena Gomez 'not happy' with reversal of Roe vs Wade abortion bill

Billie Joe Armstrong, the frontman of the American rock band Green Day, announced that he is renouncing&nbsp;his US citizenship following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, a 50-year-old ruling that guaranteed abortion rights to women in the country. Many experts describe the court's decision as "a huge blow to women's human rights and gender equality." Many celebrities have come forward to express their displeasure with the verdict and have slammed it.

Armstrong too showed his disappointment over the decision during a recent concert at a London stadium on Friday. Declaring his decision to the crowd at the concert, the singer said, "F*** America. "I'm f****** renouncing my citizenship. I'm f*****g coming here," followed by cheers and applause from the audience. The concert was part of Green Day's Hella Mega Tour with Fall Out Boy and Weezer.

Armstrong continued, "There's too much f****** stupid in the world to go back to that miserable f****** excuse for a country."&nbsp;

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"Oh, I'm not kidding. You're going to get a lot of me in the coming days," he added.&nbsp;

Protests erupted all across the US after Roe v. Wade, a landmark decision that granted abortion rights to American women, was officially overturned. That now allows states to take action on banning abortions. Several celebrities and performers like Phoebe Bridgers, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Olivia Rodrigo have condemned the court’s verdict.&nbsp;

Phoebe Bridgers, at the Glastonbury Festival concert, made her crowd chant "F--- the Supreme Court." Meanwhile, Olivia Rodrigo, who was at the festival too, did a similar thing. She said, "I'm devastated and terrified that so many women and so many girls are going to die because of this."&nbsp;

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&nbsp;"I wanted to dedicate this next song to the five members of the Supreme Court who have showed us that at the end of the day, they truly don't give a s--- about freedom," Rodrigo added.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court’s decision now gives individual states the right to practise legality and access to abortion. In a statement, UN Human Rights chief Michelle Bachelet called the judgement a "major setback" for sexual and reproductive health across the US. "The US Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization delivered today represents a major setback after five decades of protection for sexual and reproductive health and rights in the US through Roe v. Wade. It is a huge blow to women's human rights and gender equality," Bachelet said.

Billie Joe Armstrong, the frontman of the American rock band Green Day, announced that he is renouncing his US citizenship following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v.

Billie Joe Armstrong, the frontman of the American rock band Green Day, announced that he is renouncing his US citizenship following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, a 50-year-old ruling that guaranteed abortion rights to women in the country. Many experts describe the court's decision as "a huge blow to women's human rights and gender equality." Many celebrities have come forward to express their displeasure with the verdict and have slammed it. Armstrong too showed his disappointment over the decision during a recent concert at a London stadium on Friday. Declaring his decision to the crowd at the concert, the singer said, "F*** America. "I'm f****** renouncing my citizenship. I'm f*****g coming here," followed by cheers and applause from the audience. The concert was part of Green Day's Hella Mega Tour with Fall Out Boy and Weezer. Armstrong continued, "There's too much f****** stupid in the world to go back to that miserable f****** excuse for a country." Also Read: Roe vs Wade Overturned: Celebrities call it a 'devastating news' as Supreme Court ends abortion rights "Oh, I'm not kidding. You're going to get a lot of me in the coming days," he added. Protests erupted all across the US after Roe v. Wade, a landmark decision that granted abortion rights to American women, was officially overturned. That now allows states to take action on banning abortions. Several celebrities and performers like Phoebe Bridgers, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, and Olivia Rodrigo have condemned the court’s verdict. Phoebe Bridgers, at the Glastonbury Festival concert, made her crowd chant "F--- the Supreme Court." Meanwhile, Olivia Rodrigo, who was at the festival too, did a similar thing. She said, "I'm devastated and terrified that so many women and so many girls are going to die because of this." Also Read: Roe vs Wade Overturned: Celebrities who came out with their abortion stories "I wanted to dedicate this next song to the five members of the Supreme Court who have showed us that at the end of the day, they truly don't give a s--- about freedom," Rodrigo added. The Supreme Court’s decision now gives individual states the right to practise legality and access to abortion. In a statement, UN Human Rights chief Michelle Bachelet called the judgement a "major setback" for sexual and reproductive health across the US. "The US Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization delivered today represents a major setback after five decades of protection for sexual and reproductive health and rights in the US through Roe v. Wade. It is a huge blow to women's human rights and gender equality," Bachelet said.

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The BET Awards stars grabbed their opportunities to slam the United States Supreme Court after Friday's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that legalised abortion nationwide. Janelle Monae, the first presenter of the night, put up her middle finger and said, "F*** you, Supreme Court," from the stage during the live ceremony that took place Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The expletive was bleeped during the telecast, but her middle-finger gesture was shown, as per The Hollywood Reporter.&nbsp;

"I’d like to give a special, special shoutout to black women, to black queer artists, and to black nonbinary artists. These artists make art on our own terms, owning our truths and expressing ourselves freely and unapologetically in a world that tries to control and police our bodies, my body, and our decisions, my decision," Monae said.&nbsp;

She continued, "F*** you, Supreme Court. I know we are celebrating us right now, as we should--we absolutely deserve to celebrate, especially now. We must celebrate our art by protecting our rights and our truths."&nbsp;

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Host Taraji P. Henson also addressed the US Supreme Court verdict in her opening statement at the show’s opener, which followed Lizzo’s performance of ‘About Damn Time.’ Henson hailed Lizzo’s announcement Friday that she would be donating USD 500,000 to Planned Parenthood, with an additional offering of USD 500,000 from Live Nation. "Thank you, Lizzo, for pledging one million dollars to Planned Parenthood. And you're damn right—it's about damn time. It's about damn time we step into our power. It's about damn time we talk about the fact that guns have more rights than a woman. It's a sad day in America," Henson said.&nbsp;

The star added, "A weapon that can take lives has more power than a woman, who can give life if she chooses to." Jazmine Sullivan, the night’s first winner for Best R&amp;B/Pop Artist, also addressed the historical verdict during her time on stage, although she didn’t directly mention the Supreme Court or abortion.&nbsp;

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"As always, I do this for the women; for my sisters, especially. It's a hard time right now for us, and I want to speak directly to the men. We need y’all. We need y’all to stand up. Stand up for us, stand up with us," the singer said.

Sullivan added, "If you have ever benefited from a woman making one of the toughest decisions of her life, which is to terminate a pregnancy, you need to be standing with us. This is not just a women's issue. This is everybody’s issue, and we need your support more than ever, OK, fellas. Y’all got us? Because we’ve got y’all. Y’all got us?"&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Latto, winner of the Best New Artist, said in part of her own acceptance speech, "It’s giving pro-choice. It's never giving a man policing my body."&nbsp;

The BET Awards stars grabbed their opportunities to slam the United States Supreme Court after Friday's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that legalised abortion nationwide.

The BET Awards stars grabbed their opportunities to slam the United States Supreme Court after Friday's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that legalised abortion nationwide. Janelle Monae, the first presenter of the night, put up her middle finger and said, "F*** you, Supreme Court," from the stage during the live ceremony that took place Sunday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The expletive was bleeped during the telecast, but her middle-finger gesture was shown, as per The Hollywood Reporter. "I’d like to give a special, special shoutout to black women, to black queer artists, and to black nonbinary artists. These artists make art on our own terms, owning our truths and expressing ourselves freely and unapologetically in a world that tries to control and police our bodies, my body, and our decisions, my decision," Monae said. She continued, "F*** you, Supreme Court. I know we are celebrating us right now, as we should--we absolutely deserve to celebrate, especially now. We must celebrate our art by protecting our rights and our truths." Also Read: BET Awards 2022: Jazmine Sullivan, The Weeknd, Diddy win big, see full winners' list here Host Taraji P. Henson also addressed the US Supreme Court verdict in her opening statement at the show’s opener, which followed Lizzo’s performance of ‘About Damn Time.’ Henson hailed Lizzo’s announcement Friday that she would be donating USD 500,000 to Planned Parenthood, with an additional offering of USD 500,000 from Live Nation. "Thank you, Lizzo, for pledging one million dollars to Planned Parenthood. And you're damn right—it's about damn time. It's about damn time we step into our power. It's about damn time we talk about the fact that guns have more rights than a woman. It's a sad day in America," Henson said. The star added, "A weapon that can take lives has more power than a woman, who can give life if she chooses to." Jazmine Sullivan, the night’s first winner for Best R&B/Pop Artist, also addressed the historical verdict during her time on stage, although she didn’t directly mention the Supreme Court or abortion. Also Read: Kendrick Lamar closes Glastonbury festival with powerful chant for women's rights "As always, I do this for the women; for my sisters, especially. It's a hard time right now for us, and I want to speak directly to the men. We need y’all. We need y’all to stand up. Stand up for us, stand up with us," the singer said. Sullivan added, "If you have ever benefited from a woman making one of the toughest decisions of her life, which is to terminate a pregnancy, you need to be standing with us. This is not just a women's issue. This is everybody’s issue, and we need your support more than ever, OK, fellas. Y’all got us? Because we’ve got y’all. Y’all got us?" Meanwhile, Latto, winner of the Best New Artist, said in part of her own acceptance speech, "It’s giving pro-choice. It's never giving a man policing my body."

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Even as the US Supreme Court’s order reversing the 1973 Roe vs. Wade verdict, disallowing women to have abortion procedures, dealt a severe blow to the ‘my body, my choice’ movement, the anti-abortionists see it as a divine hand in the court’s ruling.

Contrary to the liberal women’s assertion that they have the right over their bodies, many staunch Catholic women and Church clergymen believe that a woman’s “body belongs to Christ”.

On Friday, a 6-3 majority on the Supreme Court threw out almost 50 years of settled law, allowing individual states to make their own rules —including banning abortion in all circumstances.

Conservatives argue that “doctors and medical staff who perform abortions are equal to those involved in crime against women and children”.

“The United States Supreme Court has done a welcome job by repealing the 1973 verdict allowing abortion. Our prayers are answered,” Diana Villanueva, a pro-life activist who runs a retreat in her native El Paso, Texas, to convince women not to take abortions, told AFP.

Villanueva’s fight against the pro-choice movement is more personal. When she was 16-year-old, her rapist took her to an abortion clinic and told her to terminate her pregnancy.

It left a deep scar, and her decision still haunts the 53-year-old woman.

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Texas has been among those states leading the charge to restrict access to abortions.

El Paso no longer has any clinics offering abortions, but it stands on the front lines of an expanding fight.

Cavaliere, a father of five, believes that the Supreme Court's codification of abortion in 1973 undermined women.

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"Roe vs. Wade put an expectation on women to feel like they have to alter, suppress and destroy the normal healthy functions of their natural body in order to meet definitions of success that are really based on male norms," he told AFP.

"We're very hopeful that by overturning [the law], we can actually solve the true issues, really solve women's equality, women's rights."

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32-year-old Jazzmin Hernandez, a&nbsp;teacher who has no children, believes that no reason can justify a woman’s decision to end a child’s life.

"It doesn't matter how the baby was conceived. Nothing justifies ending a child's life," she said.

"I think Texas is setting an example, and hopefully other states will follow suit and abortion will be completely banned."

(With inputs from agencies)

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Even as the US Supreme Court’s order reversing the 1973 Roe vs. Wade verdict, disallowing women to have abortion procedures, dealt a severe blow to the ‘my body, my choice’ movement, the anti-abortionists see it as a divine hand in the court’s ruling.

Even as the US Supreme Court’s order reversing the 1973 Roe vs. Wade verdict, disallowing women to have abortion procedures, dealt a severe blow to the ‘my body, my choice’ movement, the anti-abortionists see it as a divine hand in the court’s ruling. Contrary to the liberal women’s assertion that they have the right over their bodies, many staunch Catholic women and Church clergymen believe that a woman’s “body belongs to Christ”. On Friday, a 6-3 majority on the Supreme Court threw out almost 50 years of settled law, allowing individual states to make their own rules —including banning abortion in all circumstances. Conservatives argue that “doctors and medical staff who perform abortions are equal to those involved in crime against women and children”. “The United States Supreme Court has done a welcome job by repealing the 1973 verdict allowing abortion. Our prayers are answered,” Diana Villanueva, a pro-life activist who runs a retreat in her native El Paso, Texas, to convince women not to take abortions, told AFP. Villanueva’s fight against the pro-choice movement is more personal. When she was 16-year-old, her rapist took her to an abortion clinic and told her to terminate her pregnancy. It left a deep scar, and her decision still haunts the 53-year-old woman. Watch | Abortion rights in US without Roe vs Wade: What's next for Women in America? Texas has been among those states leading the charge to restrict access to abortions. El Paso no longer has any clinics offering abortions, but it stands on the front lines of an expanding fight. Cavaliere, a father of five, believes that the Supreme Court's codification of abortion in 1973 undermined women. Also read | From automatic bans to complex patchwork: Abortion access threatened in half of US states "Roe vs. Wade put an expectation on women to feel like they have to alter, suppress and destroy the normal healthy functions of their natural body in order to meet definitions of success that are really based on male norms," he told AFP. "We're very hopeful that by overturning [the law], we can actually solve the true issues, really solve women's equality, women's rights." Also read | Roe v. Wade overturned: SCOTUS ruling spurs online data fears 32-year-old Jazzmin Hernandez, a teacher who has no children, believes that no reason can justify a woman’s decision to end a child’s life. "It doesn't matter how the baby was conceived. Nothing justifies ending a child's life," she said. "I think Texas is setting an example, and hopefully other states will follow suit and abortion will be completely banned." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

As pro-choice activists seethe over US Supreme Court ruling on abortion, conservatives see ‘divine hand’

The Vatican's Academy for Life and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) applauded the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that guaranteed the right to abortion.

The Vatican department said in a statement that because life has "broad social significance" it cannot be protected just through the lens of individual rights.

The momentous Roe v. Wade decision from 1973, which acknowledged a woman's constitutional right to an abortion and made it lawful in all 50 states, was dramatically overturned by the US Supreme Court on Friday.

The Academy said in a statement that "The fact that a large country with a long democratic tradition has changed its position on this issue also challenges the whole world."

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U.S. President Joe Biden, a lifelong Catholic, condemned the ruling, calling it a "sad day" for America and labelling the court's conservatives "extreme."

The President of the Pontifical Academy, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, said: "In the face of a Western society that is losing its passion for life, this act is a powerful invitation to reflect together on the serious and urgent issue of human generativity and the conditions that make it possible; by choosing life, our responsibility for the future of humanity is at stake."

"This is a historic day in the life of our country, one that stirs our thoughts, emotions, and prayers. For nearly fifty years, America has enforced an unjust law that has permitted some to decide whether others can live or die; this policy has resulted in the deaths of tens of millions of preborn children, generations that were denied the right to even be born, " the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) said in a statement.

The statement, signed by USCCB President Archbishop José Gomez and pro-life Committee chair Archbishop William Lori, goes on to note that Roe v Wade, "which legalized and normalized the taking of innocent human life," marked a "grievous" denial of the truth that all men and women are created equal, with God-given rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

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The Vatican's Academy for Life and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) applauded the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that guaranteed the right to abortion. The Vatican department said in a statement that because life has "broad social significance" it cannot be protected just through the lens of individual rights. The momentous Roe v. Wade decision from 1973, which acknowledged a woman's constitutional right to an abortion and made it lawful in all 50 states, was dramatically overturned by the US Supreme Court on Friday. The Academy said in a statement that "The fact that a large country with a long democratic tradition has changed its position on this issue also challenges the whole world." Watch | Gravitas: US Supreme Court strikes down abortion rights: The Implications U.S. President Joe Biden, a lifelong Catholic, condemned the ruling, calling it a "sad day" for America and labelling the court's conservatives "extreme." The President of the Pontifical Academy, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, said: "In the face of a Western society that is losing its passion for life, this act is a powerful invitation to reflect together on the serious and urgent issue of human generativity and the conditions that make it possible; by choosing life, our responsibility for the future of humanity is at stake." "This is a historic day in the life of our country, one that stirs our thoughts, emotions, and prayers. For nearly fifty years, America has enforced an unjust law that has permitted some to decide whether others can live or die; this policy has resulted in the deaths of tens of millions of preborn children, generations that were denied the right to even be born, " the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) said in a statement. The statement, signed by USCCB President Archbishop José Gomez and pro-life Committee chair Archbishop William Lori, goes on to note that Roe v Wade, "which legalized and normalized the taking of innocent human life," marked a "grievous" denial of the truth that all men and women are created equal, with God-given rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Roe vs Wade overturned: Vatican, US Bishops praise Supreme Court decision

Hours after the US Supreme Court reversed the Roe vs Wade ruling and nullified women’s constitutional right to abortion, several clinics across the country started to shut shop.

In Arkansas state— where a so-called 'trigger' law is in place that automatically bans abortion services if Roe is overturned—an abortion clinic in Little Rock disallowed patients from entering as soon as the court's opinion was posted online.

While the staff were calling women to cancel their appointments, the anti-abortion activists celebrated outside the clinic.

"No matter how hard we prepare for bad news, when it finally hits, it hits hard. Having to call these patients and tell them Roe v Wade was overturned is heartbreaking," nurse Ashli Hunt told the BBC.

In New Orleans, Louisiana— another trigger law state—the Women's Health Care Centre, one of only three abortion providers in the state, was closed and its staff had gone home.

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Apart from Louisiana and Arkansas, other trigger law countries where abortion has been banned with immediate effect are: Kentucky, South Dakota, Missouri, Oklahoma and Alabama.

In states like Mississippi and North Dakota, bans will come into effect after their attorney generals approve it.

Wyoming's ban will take effect in five days, while Utah's ban must be certified by a legislative council.

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In Idaho, Tennessee and Texas, bans will be applied in 30 days.

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Amid the pall of gloom, several experts noted that the SC ruling could pave the wave for illegal procedures as well-off women would still be able to access abortions in other states while the poor women would be dependent on illegal clinics.

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Hours after the US Supreme Court reversed the Roe vs Wade ruling and nullified women’s constitutional right to abortion, several clinics across the country started to shut shop.

Hours after the US Supreme Court reversed the Roe vs Wade ruling and nullified women’s constitutional right to abortion, several clinics across the country started to shut shop. In Arkansas state— where a so-called 'trigger' law is in place that automatically bans abortion services if Roe is overturned—an abortion clinic in Little Rock disallowed patients from entering as soon as the court's opinion was posted online. While the staff were calling women to cancel their appointments, the anti-abortion activists celebrated outside the clinic. "No matter how hard we prepare for bad news, when it finally hits, it hits hard. Having to call these patients and tell them Roe v Wade was overturned is heartbreaking," nurse Ashli Hunt told the BBC. In New Orleans, Louisiana— another trigger law state—the Women's Health Care Centre, one of only three abortion providers in the state, was closed and its staff had gone home. Watch | Gravitas: US Supreme Court strikes down abortion rights: The Implications Apart from Louisiana and Arkansas, other trigger law countries where abortion has been banned with immediate effect are: Kentucky, South Dakota, Missouri, Oklahoma and Alabama. In states like Mississippi and North Dakota, bans will come into effect after their attorney generals approve it. Wyoming's ban will take effect in five days, while Utah's ban must be certified by a legislative council. Also read | California, Oregon & Washington governors pledge to defend abortion rights In Idaho, Tennessee and Texas, bans will be applied in 30 days. Also read | Trump, Pence back US Supreme Court's verdict on abortion rights Amid the pall of gloom, several experts noted that the SC ruling could pave the wave for illegal procedures as well-off women would still be able to access abortions in other states while the poor women would be dependent on illegal clinics. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Roe vs Wade overturned: Abortion clinics in US shut shop within hours of SC ruling

After the US Supreme Court overturned its 50-year-old Roe v. Wade ruling, which now denies women the constitutional right to an abortion, protests broke out across the nation. The decision, according to President Joe Biden, was a "tragic blunder" that had set the nation back 150 years.

The decision was made after a report that the US Supreme Court might overturn Roe v. Wade was leaked in early May. The ruling on Friday has shed light on abortion laws in other nations, notably India, where abortion has been permitted under certain conditions for the past 50 years.

Let's take a look at the abortion law in India as public indignation over the US Supreme Court decision grows.

What is the legal stance in India?

If it wasn't done in good faith to save the woman's life, Section 312 of the Indian Penal Code makes intentionally causing a miscarriage a crime.

The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, a law passed by the Parliament in 1971, gave licenced medical professionals permission to perform abortions in specific predetermined situations. Doctors who performed abortions in line with the law were exempt from prosecution under Section 312 IPC.

Women do not have an unrestricted right to abortion under the law. Under specific conditions and to a certain extent, abortion is permissible based on a medical opinion.

The amendments in Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act

Since the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act was passed in 1971, abortion has been permitted in India under a variety of circumstances. The Act was changed to give women access to safe and authorised abortion procedures.

In order to permit the use of the brand-new medical abortion medicines mifepristone and misoprostol at the time, the abortion law was briefly modified in 2002.

The MTP Act, 1917 was ultimately revised in 2021. On March 16, 2021, the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021, received approval from the president in the Rajya Sabha. On March 17, 2020, the Lok Sabha passed the Bill.

Present status

All women may choose to end their pregnancies up to 20 weeks if their doctor recommends it. However, special categories of women such as survivors of sexual abuse, minors, rape victims, incest, and disabled women can seek termination up to 24 weeks.

If a medical board of specialist doctors decides that there is a foetal disability, there is also no maximum gestation for abortion.

Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994

To avoid abuse of the MTP Act and to ensure that abortions "aren't carried out at the whims and fancies of a woman or a couple," the PCPNDT (Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques) Act was passed in 1994.

While a woman can get an abortion without the agreement of her spouse, she cannot be forced to have one by her spouse.

Present status in the US

Following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion restrictions were put into place immediately in Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and South Dakota.

At least 13 states already have legislation that forbid abortions outright or will do so shortly.

Unless the procedure is carried out in the case of a medical emergency, Missouri punishes anybody who performs an abortion with a five- to 15-year prison sentence. 
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After the US Supreme Court overturned its 50-year-old Roe v. Wade ruling, which now denies women the constitutional right to an abortion, protests broke out across the nation.

After the US Supreme Court overturned its 50-year-old Roe v. Wade ruling, which now denies women the constitutional right to an abortion, protests broke out across the nation. The decision, according to President Joe Biden, was a "tragic blunder" that had set the nation back 150 years. The decision was made after a report that the US Supreme Court might overturn Roe v. Wade was leaked in early May. The ruling on Friday has shed light on abortion laws in other nations, notably India, where abortion has been permitted under certain conditions for the past 50 years. Let's take a look at the abortion law in India as public indignation over the US Supreme Court decision grows. What is the legal stance in India? If it wasn't done in good faith to save the woman's life, Section 312 of the Indian Penal Code makes intentionally causing a miscarriage a crime. The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, a law passed by the Parliament in 1971, gave licenced medical professionals permission to perform abortions in specific predetermined situations. Doctors who performed abortions in line with the law were exempt from prosecution under Section 312 IPC. Women do not have an unrestricted right to abortion under the law. Under specific conditions and to a certain extent, abortion is permissible based on a medical opinion. The amendments in Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act Since the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act was passed in 1971, abortion has been permitted in India under a variety of circumstances. The Act was changed to give women access to safe and authorised abortion procedures. In order to permit the use of the brand-new medical abortion medicines mifepristone and misoprostol at the time, the abortion law was briefly modified in 2002. The MTP Act, 1917 was ultimately revised in 2021. On March 16, 2021, the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021, received approval from the president in the Rajya Sabha. On March 17, 2020, the Lok Sabha passed the Bill. Present status All women may choose to end their pregnancies up to 20 weeks if their doctor recommends it. However, special categories of women such as survivors of sexual abuse, minors, rape victims, incest, and disabled women can seek termination up to 24 weeks. If a medical board of specialist doctors decides that there is a foetal disability, there is also no maximum gestation for abortion. Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act, 1994 To avoid abuse of the MTP Act and to ensure that abortions "aren't carried out at the whims and fancies of a woman or a couple," the PCPNDT (Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques) Act was passed in 1994. While a woman can get an abortion without the agreement of her spouse, she cannot be forced to have one by her spouse. Present status in the US Following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion restrictions were put into place immediately in Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, and South Dakota. At least 13 states already have legislation that forbid abortions outright or will do so shortly. Unless the procedure is carried out in the case of a medical emergency, Missouri punishes anybody who performs an abortion with a five- to 15-year prison sentence. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Roe v. Wade overturned: Comparative analysis of Indian and American abortion laws

The US Supreme Court’s reversal of the 50-year-old Roe vs Wade ruling has dealt a major blow to the women, impinging their right to access abortion in the country.

Experts have warned that the order will have far-reaching and dangerous consequences for treatments like miscarriages and the entire field of reproductive medicine, and will lead to illegal clinics, making it difficult for women, especially the poor, to access the facilities.

However, there might be one&nbsp;possible way for women to fight abortion restrictions—abortion pills.

Hours after the ruling, Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a statement proclaiming that the Justice Department disagrees with the verdict. In addition to vowing to “work tirelessly to protect and advance reproductive freedom,” he indicated a potential avenue for the legal fight for abortion rights.

He said that states cannot ban mifepristone—a medication that is used for abortion—based on disagreement with the federal government on its safety and efficacy.

President Joe Biden has also directed the US Department of Health and Human Services “to protect women’s access to critical medications for reproductive health care” including “essential preventive health care like contraception and medication abortion.”

Is the medical abortion way out?

Medication abortion is the most common form of abortion care practised in the US. Nearly 60 per cent of all procedures are related to medical abortion, according to the Guttmacher Institute, an abortion rights advocacy research group.

In a medication abortion, a patient takes a drug called mifepristone, also known as RU-486, followed by a second drug called misoprostol, to end a pregnancy rather than having a surgical procedure.

The drug was&nbsp;approved for use&nbsp;by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in most cases up to 10 weeks of pregnancy in 2000. It has been deemed safe and effective.

Are abortion pills easily accessible?

Though it has been approved in 2000, the US FDA last year permanently lifted the in-person requirement for medication abortion prescriptions.

Now, patients can access the drugs via telehealth appointments and online pharmacies so that they can take the drugs at home.

This new order increased access to abortion for patients living in remote areas without providers nearby and women unable to take time off from work or not able to get to clinics for other reasons.

Can states restrict medication abortion?

Yes, they can. Medication abortions have become a target of anti-abortion politicians and activists.

Indiana bans medication abortion at 10 weeks, and Texas after seven weeks; other state medication abortion bans have been blocked by courts.

Thirty-two states allow only physicians, and not other clinicians such as nurse practitioners, to dispense abortion pills, according to the Guttmacher Institute. Nineteen states require that the dispensing clinician be in the patient’s physical presence, effectively banning telemedicine.

What is the impact of SC’s ruling on telemedicine abortion?

Before the Supreme Court’s ruling, 13 states had so-called “trigger laws” to impose new abortion bans immediately or soon after Roe v. Wade was overturned, and other states are expected to follow after Friday’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health.

The Guttmacher Institute predicts at least 26 states, including those with trigger laws, will pass new abortion laws.

Such state laws have so far not distinguished between surgical and medication abortion, so they are expected to ban medication abortion entirely. Some will ban abortions almost completely, while others outlaw abortion at six weeks or 15 weeks.

Can patients get abortion pills from other countries?

Yes. Women in states cracking down on telemedicine abortion have increasingly turned to order pills online from overseas.

While the practice is not legal, state authorities have said they have no effective way of policing orders from foreign doctors and pharmacies.

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Are there currently lawsuits challenging state restrictions on medication abortion?

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Yes. GenBioPro Inc, a company that sells mifepristone, has already challenged Mississippi’s restrictions on prescribing abortion pills via telemedicine by arguing that they are “preempted” by the FDA, meaning that the federal approval of the drug overrides any state law. There has not been a ruling in that case, which is pending in Mississippi federal court.

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The US Supreme Court’s reversal of the 50-year-old Roe vs Wade ruling has dealt a major blow to the women, impinging their right to access abortion in the country.

The US Supreme Court’s reversal of the 50-year-old Roe vs Wade ruling has dealt a major blow to the women, impinging their right to access abortion in the country. Experts have warned that the order will have far-reaching and dangerous consequences for treatments like miscarriages and the entire field of reproductive medicine, and will lead to illegal clinics, making it difficult for women, especially the poor, to access the facilities. However, there might be one possible way for women to fight abortion restrictions—abortion pills. Hours after the ruling, Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a statement proclaiming that the Justice Department disagrees with the verdict. In addition to vowing to “work tirelessly to protect and advance reproductive freedom,” he indicated a potential avenue for the legal fight for abortion rights. He said that states cannot ban mifepristone—a medication that is used for abortion—based on disagreement with the federal government on its safety and efficacy. President Joe Biden has also directed the US Department of Health and Human Services “to protect women’s access to critical medications for reproductive health care” including “essential preventive health care like contraception and medication abortion.” Is the medical abortion way out? Medication abortion is the most common form of abortion care practised in the US. Nearly 60 per cent of all procedures are related to medical abortion, according to the Guttmacher Institute, an abortion rights advocacy research group. In a medication abortion, a patient takes a drug called mifepristone, also known as RU-486, followed by a second drug called misoprostol, to end a pregnancy rather than having a surgical procedure. The drug was approved for use by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in most cases up to 10 weeks of pregnancy in 2000. It has been deemed safe and effective. Are abortion pills easily accessible? Though it has been approved in 2000, the US FDA last year permanently lifted the in-person requirement for medication abortion prescriptions. Now, patients can access the drugs via telehealth appointments and online pharmacies so that they can take the drugs at home. This new order increased access to abortion for patients living in remote areas without providers nearby and women unable to take time off from work or not able to get to clinics for other reasons. Can states restrict medication abortion? Yes, they can. Medication abortions have become a target of anti-abortion politicians and activists. Indiana bans medication abortion at 10 weeks, and Texas after seven weeks; other state medication abortion bans have been blocked by courts. Thirty-two states allow only physicians, and not other clinicians such as nurse practitioners, to dispense abortion pills, according to the Guttmacher Institute. Nineteen states require that the dispensing clinician be in the patient’s physical presence, effectively banning telemedicine. What is the impact of SC’s ruling on telemedicine abortion? Before the Supreme Court’s ruling, 13 states had so-called “trigger laws” to impose new abortion bans immediately or soon after Roe v. Wade was overturned, and other states are expected to follow after Friday’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health. The Guttmacher Institute predicts at least 26 states, including those with trigger laws, will pass new abortion laws. Such state laws have so far not distinguished between surgical and medication abortion, so they are expected to ban medication abortion entirely. Some will ban abortions almost completely, while others outlaw abortion at six weeks or 15 weeks. Can patients get abortion pills from other countries? Yes. Women in states cracking down on telemedicine abortion have increasingly turned to order pills online from overseas. While the practice is not legal, state authorities have said they have no effective way of policing orders from foreign doctors and pharmacies. Also read | Roe vs Wade overturned: Abortion clinics in US shut shop within hours Are there currently lawsuits challenging state restrictions on medication abortion? Also read | Roe vs Wade overturned: Vatican, US Bishops praise Supreme Court decision Yes. GenBioPro Inc, a company that sells mifepristone, has already challenged Mississippi’s restrictions on prescribing abortion pills via telemedicine by arguing that they are “preempted” by the FDA, meaning that the federal approval of the drug overrides any state law. There has not been a ruling in that case, which is pending in Mississippi federal court. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Explained: Can abortion pills help bypass state ban in aftermath of SC ruling on Roe vs Wade?

The United States Supreme Court on Friday ended the right to abortion in a seismic ruling. The conservative-dominated court overturned the landmark 1973 "Roe v Wade" decision that enshrined a woman's right to an abortion, saying that individual states can now permit or restrict the procedure themselves, as reported by AFP.

"The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled, and the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives," the court said.

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An angry President Joe Biden called on voters Friday to rise up over the Supreme Court's "tragic error" in ending the constitutional right to abortion, warning that an "extreme ideology" is already targeting other rights.

"The court has done what it has never done before -- expressly take away a constitutional right that is so fundamental to so many Americans," Biden said in the White House after the conservative-dominated Supreme Court overturned "Roe v. Wade."

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Former US President Barack Obama slammed the decision by the Supreme Court to throw out the right to abortion in the United States by calling it an attack on "essential freedoms."

"Today, the Supreme Court not only reversed nearly 50 years of precedent, it relegated the most intensely personal decision someone can make to the whims of politicians and ideologues -- attacking the essential freedoms of millions of Americans," the Democrat tweeted.

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Former US vice president Mike Pence on Friday said the right to abortion had been "consigned to the ash heap of history" as he hailed a Supreme Court ruling that ended 50 years of constitutional protections.

"By returning the question of abortion to the states and the people, this Supreme Court has righted a historic wrong, and reaffirmed the right of the American people to govern themselves," said Pence, a Republican potential presidential candidate and leading anti-abortion campaigner.

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The leading abortion provider in the United States, Planned Parenthood, vowed Friday it would "never stop fighting" for those in need, after the US Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to the procedure.

"We know you may be feeling a lot of things right now -- hurt, anger, confusion. Whatever you feel is OK. We're here with you -- and we'll never stop fighting for you," the organization tweeted.

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BREAKING: The Supreme Court just overturned Roe v. Wade, ending our constitutional right to abortion. We know you may be feeling a lot of things right now — hurt, anger, confusion. Whatever you feel is OK. We’re here with you — and we’ll never stop fighting for you.
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As reported by AP, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt said he was acting immediately to enforce a state law banning abortion except in “cases of medical emergency.”

He tweeted, “Following the SCOTUS ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, Missouri has just become the first in the country to effectively end abortion with our AG opinion signed moments ago. This is a monumental day for the sanctity of life.”

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THREAD: Today is a historic day, but we also remember over 60 million innocent lives lost. There was a lot of work behind the scenes before we achieved this incredible victory. Here are some of our efforts to protect all, including the unborn. <a href="https://t.co/rI8GTLgr5r">pic.twitter.com/rI8GTLgr5r</a>
— Attorney General Eric Schmitt (@AGEricSchmitt) <a href="https://twitter.com/AGEricSchmitt/status/1540339949550981121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 24, 2022</a></blockquote>
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A women’s organisation called the United State of Women tweeted, “Abortion is a human right and politicians should never intervene with our decisions about our bodies. We join those across the country in our grief and determination. Don't wait to take action.”

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Abortion is a human right and politicians should never intervene with our decisions about our bodies. We join those across the country in our grief and determination. Don't wait to take action. Pledge to join our fight at <a href="https://t.co/MkU2BC1si3">https://t.co/MkU2BC1si3</a>.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BansOffOurBodies?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BansOffOurBodies</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeWontGoBack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeWontGoBack</a> <a href="https://t.co/2EybznJnXy">pic.twitter.com/2EybznJnXy</a>
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The United States Supreme Court on Friday ended the right to abortion in a seismic ruling. The conservative-dominated court overturned the landmark 1973 "Roe v Wade" decision that enshrined a woman's right to an abortion, saying that individual states can now permit or restrict the procedure themselves, as reported by AFP.

The United States Supreme Court on Friday ended the right to abortion in a seismic ruling. The conservative-dominated court overturned the landmark 1973 "Roe v Wade" decision that enshrined a woman's right to an abortion, saying that individual states can now permit or restrict the procedure themselves, as reported by AFP. "The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled, and the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives," the court said. An angry President Joe Biden called on voters Friday to rise up over the Supreme Court's "tragic error" in ending the constitutional right to abortion, warning that an "extreme ideology" is already targeting other rights. "The court has done what it has never done before -- expressly take away a constitutional right that is so fundamental to so many Americans," Biden said in the White House after the conservative-dominated Supreme Court overturned "Roe v. Wade." President Biden delivers remarks on the Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization to overturn Roe v. Wade. https://t.co/nUiI79bxrE — President Biden (@POTUS) June 24, 2022 × Former US President Barack Obama slammed the decision by the Supreme Court to throw out the right to abortion in the United States by calling it an attack on "essential freedoms." "Today, the Supreme Court not only reversed nearly 50 years of precedent, it relegated the most intensely personal decision someone can make to the whims of politicians and ideologues -- attacking the essential freedoms of millions of Americans," the Democrat tweeted. Across the country, states have already passed bills restricting choice. If you're looking for ways to respond, @PPFA, @USOWomen, and many other groups have been sounding the alarm on this issue for years—and will continue to be on the front lines of this fight. pic.twitter.com/PpXBEcbL2S — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 24, 2022 × Former US vice president Mike Pence on Friday said the right to abortion had been "consigned to the ash heap of history" as he hailed a Supreme Court ruling that ended 50 years of constitutional protections. "By returning the question of abortion to the states and the people, this Supreme Court has righted a historic wrong, and reaffirmed the right of the American people to govern themselves," said Pence, a Republican potential presidential candidate and leading anti-abortion campaigner. Now that Roe v. Wade has been consigned to the ash heap of history, a new arena in the cause of life has emerged and it is incumbent on all who cherish the sanctity of life to resolve that we will take the defense of the unborn... — Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) June 24, 2022 × The leading abortion provider in the United States, Planned Parenthood, vowed Friday it would "never stop fighting" for those in need, after the US Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to the procedure. "We know you may be feeling a lot of things right now -- hurt, anger, confusion. Whatever you feel is OK. We're here with you -- and we'll never stop fighting for you," the organization tweeted. BREAKING: The Supreme Court just overturned Roe v. Wade, ending our constitutional right to abortion. We know you may be feeling a lot of things right now — hurt, anger, confusion. Whatever you feel is OK. We’re here with you — and we’ll never stop fighting for you. — Planned Parenthood (@PPFA) June 24, 2022 × As reported by AP, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt said he was acting immediately to enforce a state law banning abortion except in “cases of medical emergency.” He tweeted, “Following the SCOTUS ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, Missouri has just become the first in the country to effectively end abortion with our AG opinion signed moments ago. This is a monumental day for the sanctity of life.” THREAD: Today is a historic day, but we also remember over 60 million innocent lives lost. There was a lot of work behind the scenes before we achieved this incredible victory. Here are some of our efforts to protect all, including the unborn. pic.twitter.com/rI8GTLgr5r — Attorney General Eric Schmitt (@AGEricSchmitt) June 24, 2022 × A women’s organisation called the United State of Women tweeted, “Abortion is a human right and politicians should never intervene with our decisions about our bodies. We join those across the country in our grief and determination. Don't wait to take action.” Abortion is a human right and politicians should never intervene with our decisions about our bodies. We join those across the country in our grief and determination. Don't wait to take action. Pledge to join our fight at https://t.co/MkU2BC1si3.#BansOffOurBodies #WeWontGoBack pic.twitter.com/2EybznJnXy — UnitedStateofWomen (@USOWomen) June 24, 2022 × (with inputs from agencies)

Roe vs Wade overturned: Biden, Obama, Planned Parenthood react to US top court judgement

The number of abortions reported in the United States rose eight percent between 2017 and 2020, reversing a 30-year downward trend as the nation awaits a&nbsp;Supreme&nbsp;Court&nbsp;ruling on whether the nationwide right to the procedure will remain, a study published Wednesday showed.

According to the Guttmacher Institute, a widely-cited US think tank that supports abortion rights and published the report, the trend reversal shows that the "need for abortion care in the United States is growing just as the US&nbsp;Supreme&nbsp;Court&nbsp;appears likely to overturn or gut&nbsp;Roe v. Wade."

By the end of June, the&nbsp;court&nbsp;is expected to rule on whether to maintain the 50-year Roe v. Wade precedent, which established a nationwide right to abortion, or overturn it and allow individual states to set their own rules.

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In early May, a draft opinion leaked from the high&nbsp;court&nbsp;showing that the&nbsp;court&nbsp;was leaning towards the latter option.

According to the Guttmacher Institute's report, more than 930,000 abortions occurred in the United States in 2020, compared to 860,000 in 2017.

That correlates to 14.4 abortions per thousand women of childbearing age in 2020, versus 13.5 three years earlier, the institute said.

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It also noted that while an increase could be seen across all regions in the country, there was variation between states and even areas within states.

Local policy changes could explain the differences -- such as the opening of new clinics, or certain states choosing to cover abortion in health plans. But "there were no clear patterns to explain why some (states) had increases or decreases," the report said.

Due to new forms and more widespread use of contraception, the trend in abortion had steadily declined for 30 years -- first dipping below 1.5 million in the early 1990s.

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Every three years, the Guttmacher Institute surveys all health care facilities providing abortions in the United States, creating the nation's most authoritative dataset. But it still excludes self-managed abortions, the institute says.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 630,000 abortions in 2019, but lacks data from several heavily populated states, such as California.

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The number of abortions reported in the United States rose eight percent between 2017 and 2020, reversing a 30-year downward trend as the nation awaits a Supreme Court ruling on whether the nationwide right to the procedure will remain, a study published Wednesday showed.

The number of abortions reported in the United States rose eight percent between 2017 and 2020, reversing a 30-year downward trend as the nation awaits a Supreme Court ruling on whether the nationwide right to the procedure will remain, a study published Wednesday showed. According to the Guttmacher Institute, a widely-cited US think tank that supports abortion rights and published the report, the trend reversal shows that the "need for abortion care in the United States is growing just as the US Supreme Court appears likely to overturn or gut Roe v. Wade." By the end of June, the court is expected to rule on whether to maintain the 50-year Roe v. Wade precedent, which established a nationwide right to abortion, or overturn it and allow individual states to set their own rules. Also read | United States: Abortions increased by 8 per cent from 2017 to 2020, reversing three-decade downward trend In early May, a draft opinion leaked from the high court showing that the court was leaning towards the latter option. According to the Guttmacher Institute's report, more than 930,000 abortions occurred in the United States in 2020, compared to 860,000 in 2017. That correlates to 14.4 abortions per thousand women of childbearing age in 2020, versus 13.5 three years earlier, the institute said. Watch | How will US abortion ban affect Africa? It also noted that while an increase could be seen across all regions in the country, there was variation between states and even areas within states. Local policy changes could explain the differences -- such as the opening of new clinics, or certain states choosing to cover abortion in health plans. But "there were no clear patterns to explain why some (states) had increases or decreases," the report said. Due to new forms and more widespread use of contraception, the trend in abortion had steadily declined for 30 years -- first dipping below 1.5 million in the early 1990s. Also read | US Republicans block contentious Senate abortion rights vote Every three years, the Guttmacher Institute surveys all health care facilities providing abortions in the United States, creating the nation's most authoritative dataset. But it still excludes self-managed abortions, the institute says. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 630,000 abortions in 2019, but lacks data from several heavily populated states, such as California. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Report shows rebound in number of US abortions

Abortion could soon become illegal in 22 American states that's about half of America. But overturning the landmark Roe vs Wade judgement is not just about women's rights, Abortion is an economic matter as well. Banning abortions has wide-ranging financial implications

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