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The Supreme Court Seems Likely To Overturn Roe v. Wade

The Supreme Court Seems Likely To Overturn Roe v. Wade

FromThe NPR Politics Podcast


The Supreme Court Seems Likely To Overturn Roe v. Wade

FromThe NPR Politics Podcast

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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
May 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

According to a draft opinion obtained by POLITICO, there is a five-justice conservative majority ready to strike down Roe v. Wade, the case which established a constitutionally-protected right to an abortion. While, in theory, some justices could change their views before the ruling is formally issued, the leak signals a major shift in women's rights in the United States — and in the norms and reputation of the Supreme Court.Read more of our coverage at NPR.orgThis episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow, congressional correspondent Susan Davis, and national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson.Support the show and unlock sponsor-free listening with a subscription to The NPR Politics Podcast Plus. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.
Released:
May 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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