The question revolves around the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the US Supreme Court between December 1, 2021, and January 1, 2023. The resolution criteria are met if the court either upholds a state or federal law banning elective abortions before the date of fetal viability, which is approximately 24 weeks of pregnancy, or overturns a previous ruling that permits abortion access. This decision may be rendered in cases like Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization or the Texas Heartbeat Act. A majority of the justices appointed by Republican presidents are anticipated to influence this outcome, with five of nine justices previously being appointed by such presidents. The question is resolved positively if the court takes any action that results in a ban on elective abortions before 24 weeks of pregnancy.