The Dobbs Decision: Implications and Dissent

This chapter analyzes the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which reversed Roe v. Wade, assessing its dire consequences on women's rights and autonomy. The hosts highlight the impactful dissent by Justices Breyer, Kagan, and Sotomayor while critiquing the majority's reliance on outdated norms and its implications for reproductive health and broader civil rights. They emphasize the need for a contemporary understanding of constitutional rights, particularly concerning women's equality in the face of historical biases.