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The Inquiry: Will abortion be banned in America?

Will abortion be banned in America?

12/05/2022 GMT

BBC World Service - The Inquiry, Will abortion be banned in America?

What is the future for abortion rights in America?

Is the US Supreme Court about to rule that women no longer have a constitutionally protected right to abortion?

A leaked document from America’s highest court suggests that it is ready to strike down a 1973 landmark case that made abortion legal across the US. If that does happen then it will be down to individual states to decide how they react.  Charmaine Cozier explores whether this means abortion will be banned across America.  

Presenter:  Charmaine Cozier

Producer:  Louise Clarke-Rowbotham


(Protesters at a Texas Rally for Abortion Rights in Houston, May 7 2022. Credit: Mark Felix/Getty images)

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