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The latest news and analysis about key cases and critical arguments before the Supreme Court. (Updated periodically) PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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The latest news and analysis about key cases and critical arguments before the Supreme Court. (Updated periodically) PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    Reproductive rights before Supreme Court again with abortion pill access at stake

    Reproductive rights before Supreme Court again with abortion pill access at stake

    The Supreme Court heard arguments in a major case that could further limit when and how women in America can get an abortion. The case centers on access to the most widely used abortion pill mifepristone. It's the latest in the ongoing legal battle over reproductive rights. William Brangham discussed the arguments with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    • 6 min
    Future of abortion pill mifepristone will be decided by Supreme Court

    Future of abortion pill mifepristone will be decided by Supreme Court

    The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday over whether to restrict access to mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication abortions. The case will be the first the court has heard on abortion since it overturned Roe v. Wade. Special Correspondent Sarah Varney reports on what's at stake. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    • 7 min
    Stephen Breyer on new book 'Reading the Constitution' and debate over how to interpret it

    Stephen Breyer on new book 'Reading the Constitution' and debate over how to interpret it

    For as long as America has had a constitution, there's been debate over how to interpret it. That's particularly true when it comes to hot-button Supreme Court cases. For nearly 30 years, Stephen Breyer served on the nation's highest court, deciding on cases with ramifications still being felt across the country today. Amna Nawaz spoke with Breyer about his new book, "Reading the Constitution." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    • 10 min
    Why 2024 may be the most consequential election for reproductive rights in 50 years

    Why 2024 may be the most consequential election for reproductive rights in 50 years

    The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday in a case challenging FDA rules that make it easier to get mifepristone, the medication that accounts for more than half of all U.S. abortions. John Yang speaks with legal historian Mary Ziegler about the role executive branch agencies can play in a post-Roe world and the potential consequences of the 2024 election for reproductive rights. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    • 6 min
    Controversial Texas immigration law back on hold as appeals court hears arguments

    Controversial Texas immigration law back on hold as appeals court hears arguments

    After a series of legal back and forths, an immigration law in Texas is back in the hands of an appeals court. The law gives state officials the power to arrest migrants who they believe crossed into the U.S. illegally. A Supreme Court ruling allowed Texas to enforce the law, but a federal appeals court put it back on hold. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with Gaige Davila of Texas Public Radio. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    • 5 min
    Supreme Court clears way for Texas police to arrest and deport migrants

    Supreme Court clears way for Texas police to arrest and deport migrants

    The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for Texas to enforce a controversial immigration law that allows state officials to arrest and deport migrants who cross the border illegally. Challenges to the law are not over as the justices sent the case back to a lower court. Geoff Bennett discussed the ruling with NewsHour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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