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**A unique introduction to the constitutional arguments for and against the right to abortion** In January 1973, the Supreme Court’s opinion in __Roe v. Wade__ struck down most of the country's abortion laws and held for the first time that the Constitution guarantees women the right to safe and legal abortions. Nearly five decades later, in 2022, the Court’s 5-4 decision in __Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization__ overturned __Roe__ and eliminated the constitutional right, stunning the nation. Instead of finally resolving the constitutional issues, __Dobbs__ managed to bring new attention to them while sparking a debate about the Supreme Court’s legitimacy. Originally published in 2005, __What Roe v. Wade Should Have Said__ asked eleven distinguished constitutional scholars to rewrite the opinions in this landmark case in light of thirty years’ experience but making use only of sources available at the time of the original decision. Offering the best arguments for and against the constitutional right to abortion, the contributors have produced a series of powerful essays that get to the heart of this fascinating case. In addition, Jack Balkin gives a detailed historical in

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Author

Jack M. Balkin (editor)

Publisher

New York University Press

Published

2023

Language

EN

ISBN

9781479824465

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Law, History