Women's Issues

Demonstrators In New York Are Rallying Against Roe Reversal

The overturn of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court now gives the power to each state to decide whether to ban abortion.

Demonstrators In New York Are Rallying Against Roe Reversal
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The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade decision Friday in a 6-3 vote. 

Newsy National Correspondent Alex Miller is in New York, which is already taking steps to make sure its residents can still have access to abortions. 

Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade; States Can Ban Abortion
Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade; States Can Ban Abortion

Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade; States Can Ban Abortion

The ruling puts the court at odds with a majority of Americans who favored preserving Roe, according to opinion polls.

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