To restore its position as a global advocate for human rights, the United States must ensure access to abortion within its borders.
March 10, 2025
By Jena Merritt
Abortion is healthcare—essential, life-saving, and fundamental to bodily autonomy. However, access to this critical service has become increasingly uncertain in the United States. Since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, state-level restrictions have created a patchwork of access, leaving many without options. While the immediate effects are felt domestically, the ramifications extend far beyond US borders, influencing global attitudes toward reproductive rights.
Continued: https://www.openglobalrights.org/why-US-abortion-restrictions-matter-beyond-borders/