After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that abortion is not a constitutional right, federal and state courts around the country saw a rush of activity as abortion rights advocates raised new legal challenges and states sought judges’ clearance to limit abortions. Some of the disputes involve state abortion bans or restrictions that have been on the books for generations. Some involve “trigger laws” that were specifically designed to take effect if Roe were to fall. Many state bans were held up in court for years, pending the high court’s decision on Roe, and are now moving forward — amid challenges. With the new legal questions centering on state constitutions, it’s likely that answers will vary widely, and the legal debate over abortion will continue to change.
EXPLAINER: Abortion ruling sparks wave of new legal issues
