The Coming Tension between the Pro-Life Movement and Public Opinion

Abstract

The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson is a victory not just for the pro-life movement in particular, but also for sound jurisprudence in general. But how long will this victory last? This article concludes that it will likely be for some time, but also acknowledges a few ways by which Dobbs may be challenged, particularly state politics, public opinion, a biased media, and skewed polling. It acknowledges that while most Americans favor restrictions on abortion, most do not favor its elimination altogether, concluding that the pro-life movement must now work towards what is truly necessary: a cultural renewal in this nation that favors a culture of life.