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Justice Barrett: Abortion Power Belongs to States
Liberty Check
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett recently addressed concerns surrounding the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling, emphasizing that the decision places authority over abortion laws with individual states, not federal courts.
Barrett made clear in her remarks that the Constitution does not assign the judiciary the task of regulating medical choices such as abortion, IVF, or contraceptives.
- Barrett explained that Dobbs neither bans abortion nor declares it immoral but returns the matter for states to decide.
- The Justice highlighted ongoing legislative actions at the state level since the Dobbs decision took effect.
- She underscored the importance of separating personal beliefs from constitutional duty, insisting the judiciary must uphold the law, not public opinion.
“Dobbs did not render abortion illegal. Dobbs did not say anything about whether abortion is immoral. Dobbs said that these are questions that are left to the states.”
Barrett defended the court’s independence, urging Americans to recognize that state legislatures—not unelected judges—should chart the course of such deeply divisive matters.
Her comments reiterate the Founders’ vision: Limited, constitutional government and democratic self-determination remain fundamental American principles.
When critics questioned if other rights are at risk, Barrett reminded audiences that the court’s focus is strictly on interpreting constitutional text—not advancing political agendas.
Justice Barrett’s message is a call to safeguard our constitutional structure against judicial activism and centralization of power in Washington.
The Constitution must be defended.
