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Roe blow? SCOTUS weighs abortion rights

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The Mississippi Abortion Law and Its Implications

This chapter examines the Supreme Court's consideration of Mississippi's law banning abortions after 15 weeks, a challenge to nearly 50 years of Roe v. Wade. It discusses the potential effects of this ruling on women's reproductive rights, autonomy, and the broader implications for future legal precedents. The chapter also highlights the societal and electoral consequences of diminishing abortion access and the perceived political bias of the court.

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