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Which states are likely to eliminate or severely restrict abortion post Roe v. Wade?

Abortion-rights protesters following Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, federally protected right to abortion, in Washington, Friday, June 24, 2022.
Abortion-rights protesters following Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, federally protected right to abortion, in Washington, Friday, June 24, 2022. AP

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What Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade means for abortion in Texas

The US Supreme Court has ruled on 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion case. Here is how the justices’ decision affects Texas.


Roe v. Wade made abortion legal in the U.S. with restrictions implemented by states. These are the locations that would likely restrict abortion access with an overturned Roe v. Wade decision according to predictions by the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.

Access eliminated

  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Indiana
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Louisiana
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • West Virginia

Severely Restricted

  • Florida
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • South Dakota
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming

Restricted

  • Arizona
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Michigan
  • Nebraska

Mostly Accessible

  • Alaska
  • Minnesota
  • New Hampshire
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • Virginia

Accessible

  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Hawaii
  • Illinois
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Montana
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • Nevada
  • New York
  • Oregon
  • Vermont
  • Washington

This story was originally published June 24, 2022 at 9:20 AM.

Megan Cardona
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Megan Cardona was a service journalism reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram until 2023. Reach our news team at tips@star-telegram.com.
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What Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade means for abortion in Texas

The US Supreme Court has ruled on 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion case. Here is how the justices’ decision affects Texas.