The Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization has ended federal constitutional protection for abortion and created widespread devastation and confusion. To protect your rights and help connect patients to care, let's first understand the truth about this ruling.

We asked Planned Parenthood's legal experts some of the most urgent questions we are hearing from supporters like you.

Does the end of Roe v. Wade mean that abortion has been banned?

No, the reversal of Roe v. Wade means the federal constitution no longer protects the right to abortion. That means the door is open for states to ban abortion. Some states have already done that, while others will move swiftly to pass abortion bans now that they have been given the green light by the Supreme Court. Abortion rights will continue to be protected in some states.

Abortion may be banned in up to 26 states over the coming days or months. That will block abortion access for over 36 million women, plus other people who can become pregnant. Fortunately, 16 states and Washington, D.C. have state constitutional or statutory protections for abortion to ensure care remains accessible in those states.

Make no mistake, overturning Roe is not the ultimate endgame for abortion opponents. Already, federal politicians have proposed a nationwide six-week ban on abortion and the end of Roe opens the door for that reality.

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