The Most Meaningful Challenge to Roe v Wade

The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in the most meaningful challenge to abortion law since it was established by Roe v. Wade in 1973. Almost 50 years ago, the Supreme Court made the wrong decision, opting to legislate from the bench, and in my opinion, creating a right to an abortion that doesn't exist, instead of ceding the decision to the states. This ruling has the chance to correct that mistake.

If Mississippi is allowed to retain control of its own common-sense abortion laws, every other state will have the opportunity to do the same, potentially saving millions of lives. I was proud to submit an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in support of Mississippi's defense of life earlier this year. This case questions the law's definition of viability, currently accepted at 24 weeks. The standard of viability is ever-changing. Just a couple of decades ago, viability was considered to be much later, but thanks to advanced medical science and technology, the youngest premature child to survive was born at 21 weeks gestation. I firmly believe that where human life is possible, it is our moral duty to support it.

Technological advances since 1973 have shown us that at six weeks of gestation, the unborn have a heartbeat. At seven weeks, the unborn can feel pain. At 10 weeks, a baby will jump or kick if startled, and at 15 weeks, the baby has a fully developed heart. These unborn children are undeniably human and deserve a chance at life, no matter the circumstances surrounding their conception or birth. I will always stand for life, and I will be watching this case closely.