We talk about the expected overturn of federal abortion protections, and how this seismic shift in rights might just be the beginning.
The Inland Northwest offers a unique glimpse into the future of the rest of the US in light of the expected overturn of Roe v. Wade & Planned Parenthood v. Casey, two landmark Supreme Court decisions that codified the federal right to an abortion.
This is because there already aren’t any abortion clinics in North Idaho, so many abortion-seekers as far away as western Montana need to go over the border to Eastern Washington clinics. For years, over 40% of patients seeking abortions at border clinics run by Planned Parenthood have been from out of state. Recently, that number has jumped to over 50%.
We talked to friend of the pod & Inlander reporter Samantha Wohlfeil about her recent cover story, "My Body, State's Choice?" what additional work Washington abortion clinics are preparing for the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
It’s important to note: The actual final decision could come any day, with most experts expecting it to be before they break for summer recess at the end of June. We want to be clear, that as of publishing, June 16, Roe v. Wade is still in effect and access to safe and legal abortion is a federal right.
