US Court overturns right to abortion in landmark decision

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Abortion rights activists rally outside of the US Supreme Court after the overturning of Roe Vs. Wade, in Washington, DC, on June 24, 2022. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) Source: AFP / MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images

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The US Supreme Court has overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v Wade ruling that recognised women's constitutional right to abortion.

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