The US Supreme Court has announced it will consider an abortion case from Mississippi which has the potential to overturn Roe v Wade.

Oral arguments will be heard in October with a final decision possible in time for the Mid-Terms in 2022.

But what is Roe v Wade? Why does this case matter? Could abortion law in America really change as a result of this court hearing?

In this new long-read, CARE's James Mildred investigates.

Here's a short extract:

If you’ve been involved in the pro-life movement, you’ll have heard about Roe v Wade. But do you know what it is and why it’s so significant?

Roe v Wade was the seminal legal case which opened the floodgates to widespread abortion across America. It’s where the court said a woman’s right to choose an abortion was implicit in her right to privacy under the 14^th amendment to the US Constitution.

Since then, lawyers and academics have argued over the verdict and its interpretation. But one thing has been consistent since the ruling: lives have been lost as a direct result.

Now, after nearly five decades, the case will be challenged in the Supreme Court.

Read the full piece.