[Mordisquitos]

If the right to an abortion was already codified in law by the U.S. Constitution, why was a ruling on Roe v. Wade even necessary?

[falcolas]

It's not explicitly codified. But that doesn't mean it's not a right.

Which is why we have opinions ruling the day.

And if we read Thomas' opinion on the matter, contraception, gay marrage, etc. are all on the chopping block to come.

And that doesn't even cover the "Voting Rights Act of 1965" kerfluffel that's also about to hit.

[hef19898]

From a distance, it seems like some States will get the go from SCOTS to revert everything back to Jim Crow / pre-Civil Rights movement. Pretty scary actually, even for non-Americans.

[Toxygene]

I was incorrect in that assertion. Abortion was not codified until Roe v. Wade.