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SCOTUS Hears Trump Immunity Case

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Supreme Court Case Analysis: Fetal Personhood and Abortion Rights

The Supreme Court case is exploring the concept of fetal personhood, suggesting that a fetus has the same rights as any other person, a goal of anti-abortion advocates. Justice Samuel Alito challenged the Solicitor General on the implications of the term 'unborn child' in the law, arguing that the duty to stabilize the child conflicts with performing an abortion. This line of questioning reflects ignorance on abortion care, especially in life-threatening situations like ectopic pregnancies. The justices' interest in fetal personhood raises concerns about access to abortion. The ruling is not expected until June, but the case highlights a key issue regarding the rights of the fetus versus the pregnant person's health and autonomy.

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