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The Supreme Court and Abortion Rights: An Uncertain Future
16:16 - 31:38 (15:21)
The Supreme Court's decision to hear a case that could have far-reaching effects on reproductive rights has reignited debates around abortion rights. As the Court prepares to potentially overturn Roe v. Wade, the future of abortion access in the US remains uncertain.
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The current future of abortion rights in the US largely depends on the Senate filibuster, which is the only thing blocking the passage of federal statutes protecting such right in a Democrat-controlled Congress, while precedent plays a crucial role in nominees' confirmation processes to the Supreme Court.
16:16 - 20:49 (04:32)
Summary
The current future of abortion rights in the US largely depends on the Senate filibuster, which is the only thing blocking the passage of federal statutes protecting such right in a Democrat-controlled Congress, while precedent plays a crucial role in nominees' confirmation processes to the Supreme Court.
ChapterThe Supreme Court and Abortion Rights: An Uncertain Future
EpisodeE79: Analyzing the leaked draft overturning Roe v. Wade with Amy Howe and Tom Goldstein
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
The pro-life and pro-choice forces are devoted to stopping the murder of unborn children and maintaining individual liberty, respectively.
20:49 - 28:55 (08:06)
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The pro-life and pro-choice forces are devoted to stopping the murder of unborn children and maintaining individual liberty, respectively. The principle of stare decisis weakens in cases like this involving the interpretation of the Constitution, which means that an egregiously wrong interpretation must be corrected at some point.
ChapterThe Supreme Court and Abortion Rights: An Uncertain Future
EpisodeE79: Analyzing the leaked draft overturning Roe v. Wade with Amy Howe and Tom Goldstein
PodcastAll-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
If Roe v. Wade is overturned, it could have impacts beyond just the abortion issue, potentially leading to the loss of other rights.
28:56 - 31:38 (02:42)
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If Roe v. Wade is overturned, it could have impacts beyond just the abortion issue, potentially leading to the loss of other rights. Justice Alito's opinion argues that other rights such as the right to contraception are different as only abortion involves the purposeful termination of a human life.