Pivot Post-Roe America: Politics, Privacy, and the Court
Jun 28, 2022
In this engaging discussion, Amy Kapczynski, a Yale law professor and former Supreme Court clerk, delves into the future of SCOTUS post-Dobbs. Evan Greer, director of Fight for the Future, highlights critical privacy concerns tied to tech and reproductive health. Irin Carmon from New York Magazine shares on the personal impacts of the Dobbs decision, critiquing the political landscape and advocating for renewed engagement in reproductive rights. Together, they shed light on the intertwining of law, technology, and personal freedoms in a rapidly changing world.
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Personal Impact of Roe v. Wade
- Erin Carmon discusses being pregnant while covering the Roe v. Wade overturning.
- This personal experience makes the violation of bodily autonomy feel even more profound.
The Missing Perspective
- Alito's opinion focuses on fetal life while ignoring the pregnant person's experience.
- Carmon emphasizes the need to acknowledge the humanity of those already living.
Uncharted Territory in Abortion Access
- The overturning of Roe v. Wade leads to uncertainty about abortion access and enforcement.
- Questions arise about medication abortion, interstate cooperation, and tech companies' roles.