Dobbs Decision Fallout: Supreme Court Faces Abortion Rights Crossroads

Passing Judgment

In this week's episode of Passing Judgment, host Jessica Levinson delves into the aftermath of the recent Supreme Court decision in the Dobbs case, and the upcoming landmark abortion rights case in April. Join us as we discuss the current state of abortion rights, the legal landscape, and the upcoming significant Supreme Court cases that are poised to shape the future of reproductive healthcare in the United States.

Here are three key takeaways you don't want to miss:

1️⃣ The fallout from the Dobbs decision: The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade and the upcoming case dealing with abortion rights demonstrates a fundamental question about pregnant women's entitlement to full protection under the law.

2️⃣ Legal battle over pregnant women's access to abortions: The Supreme Court will address the conflict between a federal law entitling all people to emergency medical care and state laws in Idaho and Texas that severely restrict abortions, leaving pregnant women with limited options for care.

3️⃣ Impact of judicial appointments on abortion laws: The new makeup of the federal judiciary, particularly lower court judges appointed by President Trump, has had significant effects on abortion rights, leading to near outright bans on abortions in some states.

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