The NPR Politics Podcast Supreme Court Will Consider Guns And Abortion Before 2022 Election
May 19, 2021
The Supreme Court is set to tackle major issues like gun rights and abortion in its upcoming term. Discussions revolve around the implications of potential changes to Roe v. Wade and state regulations on fetal development. Meanwhile, the evolving role of the judiciary in shaping gun legislation, particularly New York's concealed carry law, raises eyebrows. Amidst this, political tensions grow as Republican leaders resist a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6th insurrection, revealing fractures within the party.
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Supreme Court's Upcoming Term
- The Supreme Court avoided controversial topics.
- Next year, the court's 6-3 conservative majority will likely address high-profile cases.
Major Cases and Trump Appointees
- The Supreme Court will hear a major gun rights case and a significant abortion case.
- The court's acceptance of these cases reflects the impact of Trump's three appointees.
Abortion Case Scope
- States have passed laws restricting abortion access, hoping for Supreme Court review.
- The Court will determine when states can regulate abortion, potentially from conception.