Before Roe v. Wade recognized a constitutional right to abortion, Illinois women still found ways to end their pregnancies.

Our guests reacted to a leaked draft opinion that suggests the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion throughout the country.

If Roe v. Wade were to be weakened or overturned entirely by the Supreme Court, abortion access would become much more difficult in more than half of states. Here in Illinois, clinics could see an uptick in patients traveling from out of state. 

The Illinois House on Tuesday passed legislation meant to protect abortion rights in case Roe v. Wade is overturned.