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The History of the Abortion Debate in the US Supreme Court
51:26 - 57:50 (06:24)
This podcast episode provides insight into the history of the abortion debate in the US Supreme Court, including how certain justices were confirmed and how past cases have influenced current laws.
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The Supreme Court in 1992 upheld almost all of the 1982 Pennsylvania law regarding abortion except for the spousal notification.
51:26 - 56:02 (04:35)
Abortion
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The Supreme Court in 1992 upheld almost all of the 1982 Pennsylvania law regarding abortion except for the spousal notification. Uncertainty surrounds abortion laws as people consider the implementation of a federal ban.
ChapterThe History of the Abortion Debate in the US Supreme Court
EpisodeA Dispassionate Review of Roe v Wade
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The pro-choice side is upset about the confirmations of two justices and the fact that five of the nine sitting justices were nominated by presidents who lost the popular vote, leading to calls for the end of the Electoral College.
56:02 - 57:50 (01:48)
SCOTUS, Electoral System
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The pro-choice side is upset about the confirmations of two justices and the fact that five of the nine sitting justices were nominated by presidents who lost the popular vote, leading to calls for the end of the Electoral College.