3 Myths About Religious Freedom and Abortion
The official demise of Roe v. Wade and the proliferation of abortion bans around the United States have been met with a range of lawsuits fighting to restore reproductive freedom. Several suits raise religious liberty arguments in support of abortion rights. These suits have piqued interest across the political spectrum, though much of the commentary around the litigation is mired in misconceptions.
This explainer tackles the three main myths surrounding the legal questions in suits arguing for a religious right to abortion. For a more thorough analysis of this field, please see A Religious Right to Abortion: History and Analysis.