Voices of Resistance: Female Supreme Court Justices and the Power of Dissent in Reproductive Rights Landmark Cases

This thesis project examines the role of female Supreme Court justices in shaping the landscape of reproductive rights through the strategic use of dissenting opinions. By analyzing key cases such as Roe v. Wade, Planned Parenthood v. Casey, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, and Moyle v. United States, this research explores how dissent has served as a powerful form of judicial advocacy, particularly in advancing gender equity and reproductive justice. The study highlights how female justices' dissents provide critical legal reasoning that can influence future case law, public discourse, and policy, offering a nuanced perspective on ideological divides within the Court and their impact on reproductive rights jurisprudence. Through this lens, the thesis underscores the enduring significance of dissent as both a legal and cultural tool in the ongoing struggle for reproductive autonomy.