Why viability is the best possible abortion compromise
America’s abortion precedents are a mess. They’re also as good as we’ll get.
Supreme Court to hear Maine case that could expand school voucher programs nationwide
This post was originally published on this siteThe challenge to Maine’s policy comes to the Supreme Court at a time when the justices have looked favorably on religious freedom claims.
5th Circuit Temporarily Restores Greg Abbott’s Ban on School Mask Mandates
This post was originally published on this site The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit last week temporarily restored Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on face mask mandates in public schools, signaling that it is skeptical of the argument that his executive order violates federal laws prohibiting discrimination...
They’ve read the briefs and heard oral arguments. Here’s what the Supreme Court justices do next.
This post was originally published on this siteThe nine Supreme Court justices will gather in their private conference room Friday, if they follow general practice, to cast initial votes in a case that could determine the future of Roe v. Wade and radically transform — after a half century —...
In US, Pence and allies eye end to 50 years of abortion rights
This post was originally published on this site US abortion rights may soon be consigned to the “ash heap of history,” former vice president Mike Pence told activists Tuesday on the eve of a crucial Supreme Court hearing. As the top court — which shifted to the right under Donald...
Supreme Court set to dive into Mississippi abortion case challenging Roe v. Wade
This post was originally published on this siteThe Mississippi law would ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, allowing them only in medical emergencies or cases of severe fetal abnormality.
US Supreme Court to hear challenge to Mississippi abortion law
This post was originally published on this site A US Supreme Court shifted to the right by Donald Trump is to hear a case this week that may roll back 50 years of abortion rights. On Wednesday, the nation’s highest court is to examine a Mississippi law that prohibits most...
Supreme Court to hear landmark abortion case this week
This post was originally published on this siteThe justices will hear arguments Wednesday over a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks in a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade.The case poses the clearest test yet of the 6-3 conservative court’s trajectory. Conservatives and anti-…
From vaccine mandates to abortion to insurrection probes, key court fights could shape Biden’s legacy
This post was originally published on this siteComing off the Thanksgiving holiday, the Biden administration enters a legal crucible as several high-profile lawsuits that carry significant consequences for President Joe Biden’s legacy get key hearings in court.
Kavanaugh Could Cast the Swing Vote That Overturns Roe v. Wade
This post was originally published on this site Justice Brett Kavanaugh is expected to be the swing vote when the Supreme Court takes up a challenge to Roe v. Wade later this year. A review of the justice’s opinions suggests that he is open to overturning the landmark 1973 decision. The Court will...
