Washington: The United States Supreme Court on Friday overturned the 50 years old standing abortion rights law set in America while favoring a verdict on the strict Mississippi abortion law.
The US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade. landmark verdict that institutionalized legal abortion across America for 50 years, now ceases to exist. The judgement made on Friday by the court is termed one of the most consequential verdicts, which many women termed as taking away the rights over their own bodies. Following the verdict, many states will impose a ban on abortion with Missouri becoming the first state to do so right after the judgement.
US President Joe Biden called it a “sad day” for the country. In a statement, he urged the American citizens to “elect more senators and representatives who will codify the women’s right to choose in the federal law once again.”
He further asked the people of America to “elect more state leaders to protect this (Abortion Rights) rights at local levels. We need to restore the protections of Roe as the law of lands.”
Further expressing his concern in a tweet, he added “Nearly 50 years ago, Roe vs. Wade was decided. Today, the Supreme Court of the United States expressly took away a constitutional right from the American people.”
Former President of the United States Barack Obama in a tweet said that “Today, the Supreme Court not only reversed nearly 50 years of precedent, it relegated the most intensely personal decision someone can make to the whims of politicians and ideologues—attacking the essential freedoms of millions of Americans.”
Today, the Supreme Court not only reversed nearly 50 years of precedent, it relegated the most intensely personal decision someone can make to the whims of politicians and ideologues—attacking the essential freedoms of millions of Americans.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 24, 2022
The judgment made by the Supreme Court is said to be on the ideological views, passed by a bench of six conservative justices which included five men.
The United Nations Human Rights in a tweet termed the judgment as a “major setback for women’s rights and gender equality”. Nancy Pelosi, the House Speaker termed the judgment as “a slap in the face of women”.
Here are some of the major reactions:
My thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. pic.twitter.com/9ALSbapHDY
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) June 24, 2022
Most Americans believe the decision to have a child is one of the most sacred decisions there is, and that such decisions should remain between patients and their doctors.
Today’s Supreme Court opinion will live in infamy as a step backward for women's rights and human rights.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 24, 2022
The news coming out of the United States is horrific. My heart goes out to the millions of American women who are now set to lose their legal right to an abortion. I can’t imagine the fear and anger you are feeling right now.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 24, 2022