The NPR Politics Podcast Is Friday Last Day To Access Medication Abortions? Up To SCOTUS
Apr 20, 2023
The podcast delves into the Supreme Court's crucial decision on the abortion pill mifepristone, amidst ongoing legal battles and conflicting rulings. It discusses the wider implications for abortion access post-Roe v. Wade and the political fallout from these contentious issues. Listeners gain insight into how recent rulings have reshaped abortion rights, with a focus on the Democratic Party's evolving strategies and Republican divisions on messaging around medication abortion. The urgency of the Court's deliberations adds tension to this critical topic.
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Supreme Court Disagreements
- The Supreme Court's extension on the mifepristone ruling suggests internal disagreements.
- They likely couldn't reach a consensus by the initial deadline.
Supreme Court Options
- The Supreme Court has three options: send the case back to a lower court, take it up themselves, or let the ban stand.
- Each option has significant implications for mifepristone's accessibility.
Shifting Political Landscape
- Abortion politics significantly shifted after the Dobbs ruling, giving Democrats a strong platform.
- This helped them mitigate losses and gain Senate seats despite Biden's low approval ratings.