Daily News | Leaked Supreme Court draft ruling on Roe v. Wade: What you need to know
must be overruled, and the authority to regulate abortion must be returned to the people and their elected representatives,” Alito wrote.The draft was circulated among the members of the court on Feb. 10. Oral arguments in the case happened in December. The court is set to publish its final decision by the end of June, when the court recesses for the summer.
If it becomes the court’s final judgment, the bombshell decision could potentially set off political battles over abortion in states across the country, including Pennsylvania.State legislatures regularly introduce legislation to restrict or increase access to abortion. But governors maintain veto power over these bills — which would remain true even in the event of a Roe reversal.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has repeatedly vetoed bills seeking to restrict abortion access over his two terms.In Pennsylvania, abortions are governed primarily by , which features a number of abortion access laws. Pennsylvania bans abortions after 24 weeks of pregnancy, requires parental consent for those under 18, institutes a 24-hour waiting period, and requires consultations discussing the risks and alternatives, among other facets.
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