An abortion is the termination of pregnancy with the help of medicinal drugs or surgical interventions before the birth of the fetus. People who support the anti-abortion views often explain their position using ethical or religious arguments, according to which abortions are the acts of violence against unborn children. Women’s right to have abortions, their opponents argue, is among basic human rights, and this is why access to safe procedures for the termination of pregnancy should be provided.
According to the Roe v. Wade court decision in 1973, women can have abortions during the first twelve weeks after conception, and this right is guaranteed by the U. S. Constitution. In the second trimester, access to the procedure can be limited based on the state governments’ decision and pregnancy risk assessments (“Abortion,” 2018).
Reference
Abortion. (2018). In Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection. Detroit, MI: Gale. Web.