[20050715]RS22198_堕胎：奥康纳法官的意见.pdf

1 462 U.S. 416 (1983).2 For a discussion of Roe v. Wade and the trimester framework, see CRS Issue Brief IB95095,(continued.)Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22198July 15, 2005Abortion: Justice OConnors Opinionsname redactedLegislative AttorneyAmerican Law DivisionSummaryIn 1992, the U.S. Supreme Court, led by Justices OConnor, Kennedy, and Souter,adopted a new standard for reviewing the constitutionality of restrictions on abortion.Under the new standard, a reviewing court would consider whether an abortionrestriction has the effect of imposing an “undue burden” on a womans right to obtainan abortion. This report will examine Justice OConnors notable opinions on abortion,and explore her role in the development of the undue burden standard. In 1992, the U.S. Supreme Court, led by Justices OConnor, Kennedy, and Souter,adopted a new standard for reviewing the constitutionality of restrictions on abortion.Under the new standard, a reviewing court would consider whether an abortion restrictionhas the effect of imposing an “undue burden” on a womans right to obtain an abortion.Although the new standard