On June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade — the 1973 decision that had established a constitutional right to abortion for nearly 50 years.
The decision sent shockwaves across the country. Some states moved immediately to restrict or ban abortion. Others moved to enshrine abortion rights in their constitutions. The ruling fundamentally altered the political and legal landscape of the United States.
The National Response
Protests erupted across the country on both sides of the debate. The decision energized voters ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. Exit polls showed reproductive rights were a top issue for many voters, particularly women.
Florida's Role
Florida, where Fuego is based, became a key battleground state in the ongoing debate. The state legislature passed significant restrictions in the months that followed, making Florida's position a closely watched national story.
Few Supreme Court decisions in modern history have generated more immediate, visceral reaction. Whatever your view, this was a defining moment of 2022.