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Connecticut made abortion a criminal offense by making poisons that promised the induction of abortions illegal. The regulation was not primarily focused on preventing abortions, however, it was made to keep women safe from the poison harming them.
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This act prevented the U.S. Postal Service from sending parcels containing contraceptives, abortifacients, and anything with information related to sex. This prevented people from both using and learning more about abortion, safe sex, and the use of contraceptives.
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The American Medical Association supports statues that allow abortion if approved by 1+ physician and is needed to save the mother's life. The first liberal statues that gave women more freedom with abortions.
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This group went against the Comstock Act and public disapproval by sharing information with the public about contraceptives and abortions. A win for pro-lifers because it prevented the topic from even being discussed, however allowed for misinformation that could lead to unsafe choices.
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In 49 out of the 50 states, abortion is considered as a felony. This was a win for pro-lifers because the serious charge worked as a deterrent for women. However, this just meant that abortions had to become more hidden to avoid being detected by the law.
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Hawaii was the first state to decriminalize abortion and all requirements previously required for the procedure were removed, as long as it was done by a licensed physician in an accredited hospital. A very liberal/pro-choice ruling because of the small amounts of restricitions.
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This landmark Supreme Court case guarantees women the right to choose to have an abortion without excessive government restrictions. Commonly cited as the decision that gives pro-choicers a voice.
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This act was repealed in the Supreme Court case Griswold v. Connecticut. This allows for information to be spread about safe sex so both parties/sides can become better educated on the topic.
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The same day, the Supreme Court overturns a Georgia law that required women to consult with three separate physicians before being approved for an abortion. A win for pro-choicers as it prevented unnecessary restrictions on abortion.
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A Supreme Court case that allowed minors to obtain an abortion without parental notification or consent. A less commonly talked about part of abortions.
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This Supreme Court ruling cut back at Roe v. Wade by adding more restrictions on when abortions could and could not be done. A win for pro-lifers because they could limit more abortions.
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A ruling that upheld Roe v. Wade but allowed for more restrictions on abortion in the first trimester. Was somewhat of a win for both sides, a compromise.
