The Supreme Court Seems Likely To Overturn Roe v. Wade The NPR Politics Podcast
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According to a draft opinion obtained by POLITICO, there is a five-justice conservative majority ready to strike down Roe v. Wade, the case which established a constitutionally-protected right to an abortion. While, in theory, some justices could change their views before the ruling is formally issued, the leak signals a major shift in women's rights in the United States — and in the norms and reputation of the Supreme Court.
Read more of our coverage at NPR.orgThis episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow, congressional correspondent Susan Davis, and national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson.
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According to a draft opinion obtained by POLITICO, there is a five-justice conservative majority ready to strike down Roe v. Wade, the case which established a constitutionally-protected right to an abortion. While, in theory, some justices could change their views before the ruling is formally issued, the leak signals a major shift in women's rights in the United States — and in the norms and reputation of the Supreme Court.
Read more of our coverage at NPR.orgThis episode: White House correspondent Scott Detrow, congressional correspondent Susan Davis, and national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson.
Support the show and unlock sponsor-free listening with a subscription to The NPR Politics Podcast Plus. Learn more at plus.npr.org/politics Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.
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