The Supreme Court cases of Webster v. Reproductive Health Services and Planned Parenthood v. Casey
a. in effect overturned the Roe v. Wade abortion decision.
b. prohibited abortion in cases of rape or incest.
c. strongly affirmed a woman's right to have an abortion.
d. permitted states to place some restrictions on abortion.
e. permitted abortion opponents to engage in "sidewalk counseling" and other tactics near abortion clinics.
Answer: D
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