Adam Liptak, Supreme Court reporter for The New York Times, offers insight into the monumental overturning of Roe v. Wade, a landmark decision that dismantles nearly 50 years of constitutional abortion rights. He discusses the intense emotions and divided public opinions sparked by the ruling, capturing personal stories that highlight the urgent need for women's healthcare. The episode also delves into the varying reactions from justices and political leaders, and the new legal landscape emerging for abortion rights in America, marking a significant shift in reproductive freedoms.
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Reactions to the Ruling
Reactions to the overturning of Roe v. Wade varied widely outside the Supreme Court.
Some celebrated the decision, while others expressed shock and grief.
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Significance of the Ruling
The overturning of Roe v. Wade is a significant event with far-reaching consequences.
It impacts women's lives, healthcare, politics, and the Supreme Court's legitimacy.
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States' Rights on Abortion
The Supreme Court removed the constitutional right to abortion, leaving it to individual states.
States now have the power to ban or allow abortion as they see fit.
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The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a ruling that eliminates women’s constitutional right to abortion after almost 50 years. “Roe was egregiously wrong from the start,” Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. wrote on behalf of the majority, while President Biden has denounced the court’s action as the “realization of extreme ideology.” In this special episode, we explore how the court arrived at this landmark decision — and how it will transform American life.
Guest: Adam Liptak, a reporter covering the Supreme Court for The New York Times.
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Background reading:
Read the majority decision that overruled Roe v. Wade, with notes by New York Times reporters.
The court’s decision was one of the legacies of President Donald J. Trump, with all three of his appointees in the majority in the 6-to-3 ruling. Privately, the former president has called the reversal of Roe “bad” for the Republican Party.
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