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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Decision removes 50 years of abortion protection in the US; puts matter back to states to decide

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Some legal experts Friday blasted the Supreme Court decision that ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years, while conservative jurists praised the highly anticipated decision.

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The Supreme Court decision was met with anger and grief online — from prominent politicians, activists for reproductive rights, and everyday women. Antiabortion activists are celebrating a monumental victory.

Photos: Reactions to the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe

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Charlie Baker signs executive order to protect health care providers who provide abortion services to out-of-state residents

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