Nearly two years ago, on June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to abortion, overturning Roe vs. Wade from 1973.
But this Thursday, June 13, the highest court in the country took a first step back and defeated the ultra-conservatives hostile to voluntary termination of pregnancy (IVG). While the latter still wanted to limit access to abortion by banning mifepristone, the pill used primarily in medical abortions, the Supreme Court justices overturned their appeal decision.
A defeat for the ultra-conservatives
In their ruling, delivered unanimously, the nine judges of the court did not recognize the “interest in acting” appellants, who are associations of doctors and professionals hostile to abortion. The Court then overturned their appeal decision.
“Plaintiffs have not demonstrated that relaxing FDA rules would likely actually harm them.”he writes in his decision on behalf of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, although known for his anti-abortion positions. “For this reason, the federal courts are not the appropriate avenue to address plaintiffs’ concerns regarding the FDA’s actions. » However, it is clarified that complainants can now appeal to the executive or legislative authorities to reverse this decision.
“The fight continues” recalls Joe Biden
The pill most used in medical abortions, mifepristone, can therefore continue to be prescribed for up to ten weeks and even be delivered by mail to states that have banned or severely restricted access to abortion since the repeal of Roe v Wade. .
If this first signal is in favor of women's rights, progressives nevertheless remain on guard. “ Even after the failure of this baseless appeal, we must remain vigilant. The anti-abortion movement relentlessly pursues its goal of banning abortion nationwide. said in a statement cited by Point Destiny Lopez, co-president of the Guttmacher Institute. “Unfortunately the attacks on the abortion pill will not stop here,” added Center for Reproductive Rights President Nancy Northup.
For his part, Joe Biden also welcomed the Supreme Court's decision. "The struggle continues"commented.
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Source: Madmoizelle
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