Key moment: Abortion rights activists gather at the Arizona Capitol on June 24, 2022, after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade – the 1973 landmark case that had affirmed an individual’s constitutional right to an abortion.
Historical significance: America has long been divided over abortion. A 2024 survey found about 6 in 10 people believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases, and that view is more pronounced among adults under 30. The issue is expected to help mobilize young voters in November. (Photo by Troy Hill/Cronkite News)