A more expansive vision for reproductive autonomy is necessary—and state courts can lead the way. Over the last three decades, high courts in 11 states have recognized that their constitutions protect abortion rights independently from and more strongly than the U.S. Constitution, or have struck down restrictive laws that the Supreme Court has upheld.
Author: Tamar Eisen
Tamar Eisen (she/her) is the program coordinator for judicial strategy at the Center for Reproductive Rights, where she contributes to legal research and the development of strategies to advance and protect reproductive rights in the courts.