FIRST-PERSON: Why we still need pro-life advocacy four years after Dobbs
Unquestionably, the Dobbs decision changed the landscape of the pro-life movement. However, the foundation of the ruling itself was not a commitment to uphold the sanctity of life, but a commitment to faithfully interpret the Constitution. The Dobbs opinion resulted in the return of legislative power to the state governments, meaning that individual state lawmakers would have sole authority to determine abortion access within state lines. While the pro-life community can and should be thankful for the remarkable Dobbs decision, we must also take time to recognize that there is still crucial work to be done—at both the state and federal level.
