A conservative Supreme Court justice has defended the court’s decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, which had established a constitutional right to abortion nationwide. In a recent statement, the justice dismissed criticism of the ruling, instead expressing regret over the personal threats directed at justices following the announcement. The remarks reflect ongoing divisions over the decision’s impact on reproductive rights and judicial safety. The full statement offers further insight into the justice’s perspective on the case’s legacy.
Republican-appointed Justice Samuel Alito heartily defended the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed a national right to abortion, and lamented the death threats that ensued at the time.
