Still Divided After Roe: How the Abortion Debate Tests American Sovereignty and Values

Three years have passed since the Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, thrusting abortion policy back into the hands of states. Yet despite government attempts to reshape this deeply personal issue through sweeping bans, the American people remain divided—holding views remarkably consistent with those before this landmark decision. Who Really Holds the Ground on Abortion in America? The latest AP-NORC poll reveals that nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults believe abortion should be legal in most or all cases. This figure aligns closely with pre-Roe sentiments, signaling that judicial interventions have not radically swayed public opinion as some anticipated....