Year: 1992
Result: 5-4 Planned Parenthood won
Constitutional Issue: 14th amendment
Right or Liberty: Liberty
Significance: New standard asked whether regulations on abortions has a burden on pregnant women. However the partner must be notified of the abortion.
Quote: "After considering the fundamental constitutional questions resolved by Roe, principles of institutional integrity, and the rule of stare decisis, we are led to conclude this: the essential holding of Roe v. Wade should be retained and once again reaffirmed."
Summary: Spousal consent required to have abortions
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