As expected, the Republican Christofascist troglodytes on the Supreme Court have ended 50 years of reproductive freedom for women in a 6-3 decision:
The Supreme Court on Friday overturned the fundamental right to abortion established nearly 50 years ago in Roe v. Wade, a stunning reversal that leaves states free to drastically reduce or even outlaw a procedure that abortion rights groups said is key to women’s equality and independence. [snip]
The tremors from Friday’s Supreme Court decision will ripple across the country almost immediately, with roughly half of all states poised to ban or drastically restrict abortion.
Thirteen states will outlaw abortion within 30 days with “trigger bans,” designed to take effect as soon as Roe was overturned. These laws make an exception for cases where the mother’s life is in danger, but most do not include exceptions for rape or incest.
More outrage to follow ...
BONUS: With voters wanting Roe v. Wade and women's reproductive choice to stand by a wide margin, this should be an "elections have consequences" wake up call in 2022 and beyond. Speaker Pelosi vows to make it a top issue for Republicans to defend.
BONUS II: Here is a rundown of States where "trigger laws" curtailing or banning abortion are in effect as of today's ruling.
