[M. Peach]

My understanding is that if it does get overturned - abortions will become illegal - I thought that was the whole issue - please explain why not.

[VRWC_minion]

My understanding is that if it does get overturned - abortions will become illegal - I thought that was the whole issue - please explain why not

Before Roe vs Wade, there were at least two states that allowed abortions-NY and TX. Women had to travel to these states for abortions. In addition, other states allowed abortions under stricter rules for physical health reasons or severe mental problems. So, before Roe vs. Wade legal abortions were occuring but they were up to the states to decide under what circumstances.

If Roe vs. Wade were overturned the states would still be able to make laws regarding abortion. The most dangerous thing about Roe V wade is that the SC created a concept (privacy) that did not exist in the orginal constitution in order to base its ruiling on. Besides the result being legal abortions, the creation of a new constitutional doctrine will have ramifications on future unrelated issues.

[Charlie OK]

If Roe gets overturned, PRAISE THE LORD, then what happens is it returns the issue to the states, where it always was supposed to be. But perhaps someone can help me out. Does each state just have a vote on whether they want it to be illegal or does the governor decide or how does that work?