What Is Roe v. Wade? And Why Is It Trending?

Roe v. Wade was a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court taken in 1973.

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The Court ruled that the US Constitution protects a pregnant woman's liberty to choose to have an abortion without excessive government restriction.

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Now the US Supreme Court prepares to vote to overturn the Roe vs Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide.

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A leaked initial draft majority opinion published by Politico on Monday confirmed this.

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The authenticity of the draft hasn't been confirmed yet. The Supreme Court and the White House declined to comment.

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If Roe is overturned, abortion is likely to remain legal in liberal states. More than a dozen states currently have laws protecting abortion rights.

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