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How Roe v. Wade changed the lives of American women

  • Written by Constance Shehan, Professor of Sociology, University of Florida

The recent announcement of Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement has ignited widespread speculation about the future of Roe v. Wade. Some analysts believe that a new appointment to the Supreme Court would mean a conservative justice, particularly one who is against abortion rights, will threaten the status of the law.

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