Title

Religious Discourse and Influence in the Whole Woman's Health, v. Jackson Case’s Amicus Briefs

Creator

Mouratoglou, Anastasia Kyveli

Abstract

The overturning of Roe v. Wade has brought significant attention to abortion laws, especially in Texas, where strict bans are in place. Given Texas’s strong religious identity it is vital to explore the interplay between religion and abortion law. Thus, this research examines the religious language present in the Whole Woman's Health, v. Jackson case’s amicus briefs and the influence that the amici had in the court’s ruling. Using discourse and quantitative content analysis with the Wcopyfind plagiarism software it shows that both sides used religious arguments, with pro-choice briefs emphasizing free exercise rights. However, the amici had little impact on the court’s ruling.

Keywords

Abortion

Law

Religion

Subject

Politics

Type

Oral Presentation

Course

IR 3120 L5 Research Methods in International Relations

Instructor

Fokas, Effie

Location

Art Center Auditorium

Event

Year 2025 | 9th Annual Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium