Roe v. Wade: US Supreme Court could overturn historic ruling on abortion, leaked draft shows

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Thousands of pro-choice activists are expressing outrage over reports of a leaked draft opinion that suggests the U.S. Supreme Court may overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide in the U.S.

The fury began Monday night when news agency Politico reported the draft majority opinion indicated the court would vote to overturn Roe v. Wade.

A decision to overrule the case could lead to abortion bans in roughly half of the United States, and could have huge ramifications for this year’s U.S. elections.

Crowds - that also included pro-life activists - gathered outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. demonstrating over the decision that would remove a woman's right to a safe abortion protected by the law.

However, it’s not clear if the draft is the court’s final decision, as opinions often change in the process of drafting a ruling.

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