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Strict Scrutiny

The Absurd Fiction of the Mifepristone Case

Apr 1, 2024
01:16:19
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In the podcast, they discuss oral arguments challenging the FDA's approval of mifepristone for medication abortion. They cover cases on Armed Career Criminal Act and Indian Health Services. Updates on lower court cases including immigration, guns, and Title IX are highlighted. The hosts also mention a quick reaction episode and upcoming live events.
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Quick takeaways

  • Supreme Court debates standing and federal protections in medication abortion case, with potential implications for Comstock Act and fetal personhood.
  • Justices focus on Sixth Amendment and jury findings in ARM Career Criminal Act case, exploring starry decisis and originalist perspectives.

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The Medication Abortion Case: Standing and Federal Protections

The Supreme Court discusses the medication abortion case, focusing on standing and federal protections. The case involves doctors challenging FDA guidance on Mifepristone. The Court questions if the doctors have standing to challenge the FDA's regulations on Mifepristone. The lawyers argue about standing and broader conscience objections. Federal law provides conscience protections for medical procedures, but the plaintiffs did not invoke these protections.

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