Consider This from NPR What The SCOTUS Vacancy Means for Abortion — And The 2020 Election
Sep 23, 2020
The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg marks a historic moment as she becomes the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol. This pivotal event has triggered record political donations from Democrats, potentially reshaping the Senate landscape. The podcast discusses the implications of a conservative nominee on abortion rights and the future of Roe v. Wade. Furthermore, it examines how these changes may mobilize voters, especially among women, and influence crucial upcoming elections.
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Ginsburg's Honor
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be the first woman to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol.
- She served alongside Sandra Day O'Connor, the first female Supreme Court Justice.
Shifting Power
- Republicans seem to have enough Senate votes to confirm Trump's Supreme Court nominee.
- This follows their refusal to vote on Obama's nominee, Merrick Garland, in 2016.
Impact on Abortion
- A conservative replacement for Ginsburg could shift the court's balance, impacting abortion cases.
- Professor Mary Ziegler highlights pending cases on 15-week abortion bans and medication abortion access.
