Supreme Court Cases Impact Access to Abortion Services

AP
WASHINGTON - Wednesday the US Supreme Court takes up a case that could change the abortion battle in a fundamental way, potentially allowing state lawmakers across the nation to enact more-restrictive regulations on a woman's right to choose abortion. The case, Ayotte v. Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, examines the constitutionality of a New Hampshire law requiring teenage girls to notify at least one parent before obtaining abortions. It carries broad implications for reproductive rights nationwide, and could be a turning point in a debate that has divided the country for more than three decades.

As pro-choice supporter, I intend on paying close attention to this case. I am a firm believer a woman has the right to choose. This will be Chief Justice Roberts most trivial case since he's been sworn in. Y'all better watch out!

The biggest reason why I wanted Bush out of office last year was because I knew he would be able to confirm several conservatives to the Surpreme Court. We already have Roberts at the helm and now we may have another conservative, Samuel Alito up for confirmation.

After demanding that President Bush withdraw Harriet Miers' nomination, anti-choice interest groups praised Alito. They already are aligning Alito with the two most conservative Supreme Court justices, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas, both of whom have voted to overturn Roe v. Wade. (The Roe v. Wade case established woman's righ to choose).

I wondering if Alito will release a statement on his opinions for this case. He probably won't. It's scary that nine people have so much power and most of us don't even know it.

I tell people all of the time, especially black people it is very important to vote for every single election you can. 1. our anscestors paved the way. 2. we must support those who are advocating for civil right and liberties for everyone! 3. we must think about future generations to come because we are paving the way for them.

I hope a pro-choice decision will be reached.

And FYI, I believe the Senate should oppose this nomination and ask President Bush to submit a nominee who will uphold our rights and liberties.