Since the Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, the Supreme Court has allowed certain limitations on abortion. Some of these limitations include:
Waiting periods: States can require women seeking abortions to wait a certain amount of time, typically 24-72 hours, between receiving counseling and undergoing the procedure.
Informed consent: States can require that women seeking abortions be provided with information about the procedure and its risks, and in some cases, require that they view an ultrasound of the fetus.
Parental involvement: States can require that minors seeking abortions obtain consent from a parent or guardian or notify them of their decision.
Ban on late-term abortions: States can prohibit abortions after a certain point in pregnancy, typically around 20 weeks or later, except in cases where the mother's life or health is at risk.
Restrictions on public funding: States can prohibit the use of public funds for abortions, except in cases where the mother's life or health is at risk.
It's worth noting that the Supreme Court has also struck down certain abortion restrictions as unconstitutional, including requirements that abortion providers have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals and restrictions on medication abortion. The specific limitations on abortion that are allowed or prohibited may vary depending on the state and the political climate at the time.