Roe v. Wade at 40: Six questions about the state of abortion rights today

On Tuesday, the United States marks the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the historic US Supreme Court decision that granted women the right to an abortion. Here is a look at the state of abortion rights in America today.

5. What trends concern anti­abortion groups?

While most legislation has centered on abortion restrictions, abortion-rights activists have seen some successes, too – particularly around some sweeping bans on abortion that were defeated by referendums in antiabortion states like South Dakota and Mississippi.

And while Virginia’s controversial ultrasound bill was ultimately passed, several other states – including Alabama, Idaho, and Pennsylvania – decided not to seek similar legislation after watching the battle play out.

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