Trump Victory Could Imperil Roe v. Wade Abortion Ruling

NEW YORK (AP) — Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion nationwide, could be in jeopardy under Donald Trump's presidency. If a reconfigured high court did overturn it, the likely outcome would be a patchwork map. Some states would protect abortion access, others would enact tough bans, and many states would likely struggle over what new limits they might impose.

Trump, who will have at least one Supreme Court vacancy to fill, has pledged to appoint "pro-life" justices who potentially would be open to weakening or reversing Roe. With one seat vacant, the high court now has a 5-3 majority supporting abortion rights, and thus one of those five would need to vacate his or her seat to give the court an anti-abortion majority.

[STORY BY: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS]