February 9, 2025

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Abortions in Ohio may be illegal if U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe

Mary Dillon, a pro choice protester, argues with anti abortion protester Evangeline Dunn at A Stop The Bans protest at the Riffe Center on May 21, 2019. [Dispatch file photo]

Abortion is legal in Ohio, for now, but what transpires if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade later on this yr?

Politco claimed Monday that it obtained a leaked draft of a greater part feeling composed by Justice Samuel Alito that said “We hold that Roe and Casey have to be overruled.” 

It is highly strange for thoughts to be leaked to the public right before ultimate acceptance. Justices can transform their positions up right until the ultimate edition is produced.

Pending prior to the courtroom is a challenge to a Mississippi abortion law that bans most abortions just after 15 months gestation. A final decision is expected in June. 

Overturning Roe v. Wade, which has been in put given that 1973, could mail conclusions about when and exactly where abortion is permitted back to the states.