Is the Supreme Court a Danger to the Constitution?

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Justice alido insists that other freedoms are not now at risk. But the sledge hammer blow to the foundation of the abortion right has got to unsettle others. This is dangerous territory, and it may be a reason the bottom has fallen out from under the court's popularity. It's now at an all time low of just 25%.

The Supreme Court ruling has convulsed the country; passing the question of abortion rights to the states will divide America yet further. We ask what it means for the court to go so plainly against public opinion, examine the woeful effects the changing scenario will have on women and speak to one woman whose life was saved by a now-threatened procedure. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer