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In overturning Roe v. Wade last year, the Supreme Court’s message was that it was done with the issue of abortion. Now, dueling rulings on abortion pills will send the issue back to the highest court in the country.

Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, explains the case that is forcing the court to weigh in on abortion all over again.

Guest: Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• The justices are poised to consider whether an abortion pill can be sharply curtailed in states where abortion remains legal.
• Here’s what to watch for next in the case.

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