When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark decision Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, the impact was immediately felt, with the news setting off protests from abortion rights activists and celebrations from anti-abortion supporters around the country. It returned the decision making on the legalization of abortion and what restrictions might be imposed to the hands of individual states. This timely and informative book describes the history of abortion rights and explains how the decision spurred some states to implement abortion bans and restrictions, while prompting others to expand access to abortion or declare themselves sanctuaries. The most affecting aspect of the book are the personal stories from pregnant women faced with difficult abortion choices and the confusion felt by medical professionals encountering new abortion laws and restrictions. The text details alternatives to the abortion procedure, such as abortion pills, as well as some new laws enacted or proposed to further restrict or protect abortion rights. Sidebars provide additional supporting information in this useful resource (with color photos, source notes, further research and organizations, and an index).