WASHINGTON, D.C.: A draft opinion suggests that the United States Supreme Court could overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case ruling that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a Politico report released on Monday (Tuesday in Manila).

A decision to overrule Roe would lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states and could have huge ramifications for this year's elections. But it's unclear if the draft represents the court's final word on the matter; opinions often change in ways big and small in the drafting process.