The Supreme Court in the United States on Friday revoked the constitutional right to an abortion that has been in place for half a century — overturning Roe v. Wade on a 5-4 vote. This clears the way for dozens of states to ban the procedure. Across the country governors, attorneys general, and other state and local leaders now gain new powers to determine when abortion will be permitted.
We are joined by correspondent Simon Marks from Washington.
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