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Disbelief, anger, frustration and fear — those were the emotions expressed by Berkshire County residents and elected officials to Fridays decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. The ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states, although the timing of those laws taking effect varies. Some Republican-led states will ban

Here is an overview of abortion legislation and the expected impact of the court’s decision in every state.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion. The ruling is expected to lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states, although the timing of those laws taking effect varies.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that had provided a constitutional right to abortion.

The Supreme Court's historic decision to overturn Roe v. Wade allows state lawmakers to now determine abortion access.

Massachusetts politicians issued pledges on Friday to continue to fight for abortion rights. Read more on Boston.com.

Abortion in Massachusetts and the rest of New England is likely to remain legal. In Massachusetts, abortion is legal through 24 weeks of pregnancy, under state law.

The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, a decision that sets up the potential for legal fights between the states.

Here is how members of the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation and state leaders are reacting: