Planned Parenthood v. Casey
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| Planned Parenthood v. Casey | |
| Court | U.S. Supreme Court |
|---|---|
| Citation | 505 U.S. 833 (1992) |
| Date decided | June 29, 1992 |
| Partially overturned | Roe v. Wade |
| Overturned by | |
| Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization | |
Facts
Pennsylvania Abortion Control Act of 1982 included several provisions related to abortion, including a requirement to inform the spouse prior to the abortion.
Issues
Is the spousal awareness requirement valid?
Holding
No.
The Court upheld the constitutional right to have an abortion that was established in Roe v. Wade (1973), but altered the standard for analyzing restrictions on that right, crafting the "undue burden" standard for abortion restrictions
