More Americans disapprove than approve of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade

A month following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, more Americans disapprove than approve of the decision – 53% to 30%. Democrats and women are more likely to disapprove than Republicans or men.

Over half are at least somewhat angry or sad about the decision, including 4 in 10 who are very/extremely angry or sad. Half say the ruling makes them feel at least somewhat anxious or hopeless, of which 3 in 10 say they feel very/extremely hopeless or anxious. Women are more likely than men to say they feel very or extremely anxious (32% vs. 23%) or sad (41% vs. 34%).

While most Americans generally support legal abortion in the United States, many continue to feel there should be some restrictions on the procedure. CONTINUED

AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research


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