The constitutional right to privacy that forms the basis for reproductive healthcare law in the United States is rooted in cases about the prevention or termination of pregnancy. In June 2022, the Supreme Court overturned its 1974 decision establishing a national fundamental right to abortion. We explain how the new legal landscape of abortion care is greatly influenced by geographic location and financial means. We also discuss associated constitutional questions of federalism, the preemption of state laws, and the future of other fundamental rights including contraceptive use.
