Roe v. Wade Overturn Triggers Slight Increase in Abortions

This report discusses potential policy implications of the changes and responsibilities of the states to address predictable harm.

Summary

In the November 2023 report "The Effects of the Dobbs Decision on Fertility," researchers Daniel Dench, Mayra Pineda-Torres, and Caitlin Myers looked at the impact of a major U.S. Supreme Court decision on fertility rates across the United States. The Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case decided in June 2022, led to the most substant…