On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its opinion in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, holding that the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion, and returning authority to regulate abortion to the people and their elected representatives.

Immediately following the ruling, several states banned abortion procedures, and it is considered likely that more states will follow in the weeks and months following the ruling. Other states have acted to legally preserve and protect abortion rights.

Abortion is currently regulated by the states, with no federal or constitutional law mandating any level of abortion access nationwide. However, it has been suggested by some that in the future, abortion may be banned nationally. Democratic Party Senator Chris Murphy predicts:

"Let’s be 100% clear. If Republicans win control of the House, Senate and White House two years from now, they will pass a national abortion ban. And no matter where you live, no matter how pro-choice your state is, women and doctors will be locked up for practicing health care."

However, former President Donald Trump does not appear minded to support a federal abortion ban, telling Fox News on June 24:

"I think, in the end, this is something that will work out for everybody. This brings everything back to the states where it has always belonged."