Navigating the Complex Landscape of Abortion Rights and Legal Challenges

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, California has aspired to be a national haven for abortion rights. But the reality is more complicated. Catholic hospitals in the state are refusing emergency care for miscarriages, major retailers have refused to stock abortion medications and federal lawsuits are targeting California doctors and pharmacies. We’ll talk about the cases reshaping reproductive healthcare and their potential impacts on both Californians and the nation.

Guests:

Mary Ziegler, professor of law, UC Davis School of Law

Shefali Luthra, reproductive health reporter, The 19th, an independent, nonprofit newsroom reporting on gender, politics and policy

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