2022 was a chaotic time. In a long-drawn battle, the Supreme Court has finally made their decision, and in the controversial case of Dabbs v. Jackson, the case of Roe v. Wade was overturned. This case split the country further, Democrat v. Republican, Pro-choice v. Pro-life. The issue? Whether abortion should be a constitutional right, as stated in the Roe v. Wade.
Immediately after the decisions, democratic states, especially in the south, started to pass laws restricting, and even banning abortions, with very limited exceptions. Places like Alabama, for example, has completely excluded abortion from it’s state constitution. There are unnecessary regulations enforced to shutter abortion clinics, and without basis in medical standards. While places that has lesser restrictions, and protected abortions, the abortion rates has actually increased. Abortion is an issue that affects people’s lives, whether personally or economically. If someone didn’t have the means to care for a child, but due to anti abortion laws, was forced to have them anyways, who would care for them? And economically, many studies have shown that abortion denial has prolonged financial distress. It has been shown throughout history, with more bans and restrictions, the more people will fight for more control. It is like a seesaw, too much extremism will cause the people to shift towards the other way. This was seen in Ohio, and Virginia, places thought of to be extreme in abortion restrictions. Hence perhaps the better question would be, at what stage would both parties be more favorable to agree? It is unlikely for Roe v. Wade to be brought back.
Unfortunately, in the current mindsets, it is extremely unlikely. Extremest agreed at 6 week bans, while some moderates put at 15. While most Democrats agree with 23 weeks. The same as Roe v. Wade. The two are unlikely to agree on anything at this point and time, hence, it can only be seen.