Abortion Access Changes Across US Following Dobbs Decision

Why it matters locally: While New York continues to maintain broad abortion access following the Dobbs decision, the shift in federal law allows neighboring states to implement stricter regulations, potentially impacting access for New Yorkers living near state borders and those traveling. New York City Hall has publicly affirmed its commitment to protecting reproductive healthcare access within the city.

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On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that overturned *Roe v. Wade*, ending the constitutional right to abortion. This decision transferred the authority to regulate abortion to individual states. Immediately after the ruling, states began to implement new laws concerning abortion access. The Supreme Court's decision changed the legal framework for abortion in the United States. States now hold the power to prohibit or permit abortion within their borders. This has resulted in a diverse set of regulations across the country, with some states enacting near-total bans and others maintaining broad access.