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Roe v. Wade Is Overturned

Jun 24, 2022

Nina Totenberg, NPR's legal affairs correspondent with decades of experience covering the Supreme Court, unpacks the seismic shift after the ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. She explains the court's decision, its impact on abortion rights across states, and the notion of 'trigger bans' already in play. The discussion includes emotional reactions from individuals facing unplanned pregnancies and highlights the legal chaos brewing as states navigate their newfound powers. Totenberg's insights reveal a deeply divided America and the uncertain future for reproductive rights.

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Intro

2min

Reactions to the Overturn of Roe v. Wade

2min

The Supreme Court's Landmark Abortion Decision and Its Impacts

5min

Immediate Consequences of Overturning Roe v. Wade

6min

On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court officially reversed Roe v. Wade, declaring that the constitutional right to abortion no longer exists. For nearly 50 years, Americans have had a constitutional right to an abortion. We're about to find out what the country looks like without one. The court's ruling doesn't mean a nationwide ban– it allows states to do what they want.

NPR's Nina Totenberg walks us through the ruling, and NPR's Sarah McCammon discusses the states where "trigger bans," or laws passed in anticipation of the Supreme Court's action, are already in place.

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