Op-Ed
The Constitutional Case Against Banning Interstate Travel for Abortion
Protecting Women’s Rights in the Face of Political Uncertainty
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022, the landscape of abortion rights in the United States has undergone a seismic shift.
As individual states now have the power to regulate or ban abortion within their borders, many women face unprecedented challenges in accessing this essential healthcare service.
With the 2024 presidential election on the horizon, there is growing concern among pro-choice advocates that the election of Donald Trump could lead to further erosion of abortion rights.
One of the most alarming potential consequences of a Trump presidency would be the possibility of states banning women from traveling to other states to obtain abortions — something discussed in the notorious conservative playbook known as Project 2025.
The Constitutional Right to Interstate Travel
The right to travel freely between states is a fundamental liberty protected by the Constitution of the United States.
