Casey v. Planned Parenthood

Casey v. Planned Parenthood (1992) was a landmark Supreme Court decision that upheld a woman's right to choose an abortion while allowing certain restrictions. The Court reaffirmed the core principle of Roe v. Wade—that women have a constitutional right to abortion—but permitted states to impose regulations as long as they do not place an undue burden on access. It introduced the "undue burden" standard, meaning states can regulate abortions but cannot block them or create unnecessary hurdles. This case balanced a woman's reproductive rights with the state's interest in regulating abortions for maternal health and potential life.