As I participated in a spirited rendition of “God Bless America” with individuals from across the United States, a profound sense of gratitude was evoked. This was the inaugural occasion on which I had sung the renowned hymn in the post-Roe era. I was present at the National Right to Life Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, when the news was announced that the U.S. Supreme Court had overturned the controversial court ruling known as Roe v. Wade.
The song acquired a new significance as I contemplated the fact that the most egregious decision in the history of American jurisprudence had been overturned by a wave of sound judicial reasoning. This was the moment I had been anticipating for decades—when our nation would finally be free of the tyranny of Roe.
I had engaged in daily prayer for years, confident that this victory would occur in my lifetime. The prospect of future grandchildren, born after the Roe v. Wade decision, filled me with joy and hope.
The case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization served as the catalyst for Roe’s reversal. The case involved a Mississippi law barring abortion after 15 weeks. As Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch stated, the case involved a Mississippi law barring abortion after 15 weeks.
The Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade has been overturned, marking the end of a controversial case that has been the subject of intense debate. This ruling is a significant victory for women and children, as well as for the Court itself.
It is evident that there is still much work to be done to protect the lives of unborn children and their mothers from harm throughout the country, including the Commonwealth in which I reside, Pennsylvania. However, the fact that the decision on abortion policy now rests with the people, through their duly-elected representatives in the states, is a cause for profound admiration. It is clear that God has blessed America.