Lawmakers and historian respond to SCOTUS abortion decision
Supporters gather for an abortion rights rally at Federal Plaza, Friday, June 24, 2022, in Chicago, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Abortion remains legal and accessible in Illinois, but approximately half of the nation will be experiencing limitations and full-bans following the decision.
The 21st discussed the decision with two state lawmakers who are abortion rights supporters and a historian who has viewed the fight for abortion rights through centuries.
Guests:
Leslie J. Reagan, Ph.D.
Professor of History, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Author: When Abortion Was a Crime: Women, Medicine, and Law in the United States, 1867-1973
State Rep. Anna Moeller
Illinois State Representative (D-43)
State Senator Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas
Illinois State Senator (D-20)