Roe v. Wade

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What’s next for abortion access in Alabama if Roe v. Wade is overturned?

Eric Johnston, who authored the 2019 abortion ban in question, said the process could move very quickly.

May 5, 2022

Draft opinion signals Supreme Court intent to overturn Roe v. Wade

Alabama Republicans praised the chance at overturning the landmark decision, but expressed concern about the draft being leaked.

May 3, 2022

The Great Regression of women’s rights

If Roe falls, it will be one of the single largest rollbacks of personal rights in American history.

May 3, 2022

Alabama doesn’t need any more abortion laws

The state has already taken aim at Roe v. Wade — anything else is either genuinely misguided or political posturing.

February 25, 2022

Alabama abortion ban author cautions against following Texas’ example

Attorney Eric Johnston, president of the Alabama Pro-Life Coalition, says the new law “violates the basic tenets of legal procedures in this country.”

January 7, 2022

Alabama GOP congressmen vote against Democrats’ abortion bill

The bill narrowly passed the House and now moves to the Senate.

September 27, 2021

Sewell applauds passage of the Women’s Health Protection Act

The bill is designed to override state-level laws limiting abortion availability.

September 27, 2021

Gov. Ivey: Let’s empower women and be a voice for unborn children

"As long as I am governor, Alabama will continue forging a path for women and the unborn."

September 14, 2021

Facade of US Supreme court in Washington DC on sunny day

Supreme Court allows Texas fetal heartbeat bill to take effect

If the Supreme Court ultimately allows Texas to prevail in this case, the state of Alabama and many red states are sure to follow.

September 2, 2021

Conservative groups file briefs asking Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade

The Alabama Center for Law and Liberty filed an amicus curiae brief in the United States Supreme Court, asking it to overrule Roe v. Wade.

July 30, 2021