As the Supreme Court approaches a decision on the future of Roe v. Wade, states with varying abortion regulations are bracing for significant changes. While states like Minnesota and Illinois are committed to maintaining legal abortion access, they are preparing for a surge of patients from states with restrictive laws.
Although the Court has not yet made an official announcement, speculation suggests a ruling may come soon, likely by the end of June. In anticipation, Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin has stopped scheduling abortion services post-June 25, as the state’s laws could revert to an 1849 statute that allows abortion only to save the life of the mother. “We expect the ruling will arrive before the end of June, so we are avoiding scheduling our usual procedures after that date,” stated Dr. Emily Carter, a gynecologist affiliated with Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin is not alone in this predicament; the potential repeal could lead to 26 states implementing bans, with 13 already having trigger laws poised to take effect. This situation is placing immense pressure on states like Minnesota, which already face challenges in providing access. “Being surrounded by states likely to ban abortion will only heighten the burden on us, which is already significant,” remarked Sarah Johnson, a legal advocate with the organization Gender Justice.
Jennifer Taylor, president of Planned Parenthood of Illinois, emphasized, “We are already an oasis amid a vast abortion desert. The expected ruling only amplifies the challenges we face.” The organization predicts an influx of 20,000 to 30,000 additional patients annually if Roe is overturned. States like Colorado and Florida are also bracing for an influx from neighboring states with stringent abortion restrictions. However, Florida itself may soon face tighter regulations, as Republican leaders consider further restrictions on the current 15-week abortion limit.
“The demand from out-of-state patients is increasing, particularly for early pregnancy care,” noted Karen Lee, president of the Cobalt Abortion Fund in Denver, which has seen a 17% rise in out-of-state patients since last year.
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In summary, as the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade approaches, states with protective abortion laws are preparing for an influx of patients from states with imminent bans. The increasing demand highlights the challenges faced by these protective states.