By: Juliette Birriel
New York, N.Y – July 3rd at 3:56 pm
Roe v. Wade (1973)
The Supreme Court case held that the Constitution protected a woman’s right to an abortion prior to the viability of the fetus. (https://www.law.cornell.edu)
Throughout the years Roe vs Wade 1973 law has been a big on and off change in the state of Texas as abortion has been banned then legalized then banned again which has been an extremely controversial act trending high in 2021 as women are fighting for their rights seeking prepared parenthood for their way to be approved for an abortion to then being put on hold to looking for other states to be able to have an abortion.
Until Friday, June 24th, 2022 when the news of ROE V WADE came down hitting each state like a bomb that it had been overturned. It has definitely become a global impact trending nationwide through social media, protests, petitioning, etc… In an attempt to be heard as women argue that men and the government should not have a say over a woman’s body and choice and how gun laws have more rights than women themselves. Adding to that statement “Gun laws have more rights than women”. As of June 23rd,2022 The Supreme Court Of The United States. An individual who wants to carry a firearm outside his home may obtain an unrestricted license to “have and carry” a concealed “pistol or revolver” if he can prove that “proper cause exists” for doing so. N. Y. Penal Law Ann. (https://www.supremecourt.gov). This is why many are saying that guns have more rights than women to have the choice of having an abortion unless the mother is at risk while in labor then to be allowed other than that it is currently illegal.
Another says is if women aren’t allowed to have an abortion the father shouldn’t be allowed to walk out on them. You did the deed now knowing a termination cannot be done then the father must say what is being said throughout social media. What is very unfortunate about this overturn is the agony and pain many young girls and woman who are not in the correct mental state of mind due to sexual assault, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, and perhaps physical abuse they may be experimenting with having no way out having to give birth despite the danger they may be facing yet alone the child.
Another major concern in regards to ROE V. WADE is the fear of contraceptives such as birth control, Plan B, and IUDs being restricted to be dispensed by pharmacists or prescribed by doctors due to the overturn which is a fear factor as these types of contraceptives aren’t just used as a way to try to prevent pregnancy but are used as medications for other health-related diagnoses for a woman to help with hormonal imbalances and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome which helps regulate women’s menstrual cycle and more. So you can all see how this law being overturned globally is currently affecting women and others all over the world.
For anyone who is struggling there are safe haven baby boxes not in every state but check if you absolutely know you cannot take the responsibility for your baby. There are many adoption agencies and as many may know, taking the baby to the Fire Department is still a thing. Give a family the opportunity of having a child and a safe place to call home.
Sources:
https://www.law.cornell.edu
https://www.supremecourt.gov
https://shbb.org/
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-center-for-choice/texas-abortion-laws
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/20-843_7j80.pdf
