DENVER — Two years ago Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court stunned the country by overturning Roe v.
Wade, ending constitutional protections for abortion nationwide. As states rushed to either restrict or protect abortion care access, it created an uncertain landscape for women and abortion providers. Two years in, the issue is still at the forefront of American politics.
Despite bans and restrictions in place in many states, more than 1 million people had an abortion last year. That's the highest number in more than a decade. Many of those people were forced to travel out of state to access the care , including many who made the journey to Colorado.
"This decision two years ago really did pave the way for a national reproductive health care crisis that we are still navigating today," said Fawn Bolak, a spokesperson for Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains. "I should have known, but I didn't expect it would be as drastic as it is," said Karen Middleton, President of Cobalt Abortion Fund. RELATED: The Supreme Court overturned Roe v.
Wade in 2022. Here’s the state of abortion rights now in the US Bolak said with so many people traveling to Colorado to receive abortion care, they're stretched thin. “We haven’t seen that the Dobbs decision has deterred people from getting abortions," Bolak said.
"Actually, there was data that was released last year showing that the rate of abortion care is higher than it’s ever been in the last 10 years. I think that is a very big indic.