Today, Explained Trigger bans
Jun 27, 2022
Amanda Roberti, a Professor of gender and politics, and Jane Armstrong, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in perinatal mental health, dive deep into the implications of recent abortion bans triggered by the Supreme Court's landmark decision. They discuss the chaotic legal landscape where women face uncertain access to reproductive health services. Jane shares a poignant personal story about navigating a high-risk pregnancy and the emotional complexities of terminating under restrictive laws, highlighting the critical need for support in these challenging times.
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Overturning Roe v. Wade
- The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending federal abortion rights.
- This leaves abortion access determined by individual states, creating chaos.
Trigger Laws
- "Trigger laws" ban abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
- Thirteen states have these laws, with varying activation times.
Pre-Roe Laws
- Seven states have pre-Roe abortion bans that were never repealed.
- These laws could be enforced again now that Roe is overturned.