Court Decision · 2022

Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

Abortion policy timeline

Date2022-06-24
Event typeCourt Decision
IssueAbortion

What changed

The Supreme Court overruled Roe and Casey and returned abortion regulation to elected governments.

Why it mattered

Fundamentally changed the constitutional and federalism framework governing abortion policy.

Historical context

The Supreme Court overruled Roe and Casey and returned abortion regulation to elected governments.

Fundamentally changed the constitutional and federalism framework governing abortion policy.

Primary source

Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization →