A decision to overrule Roe would lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states, spark new efforts in Democratic-leaning states to protect access to abortion.
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Chief Justice Roberts confirms authenticity of leaked draft opinion in abortion case, orders investigation
It’s unclear if the draft represents the court’s final word on the matter — opinions often change in ways big and small in the drafting process.
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European officials call possible overturning of Roe v. Wade ‘alarming’
Some European leaders called for more protections for women after a rare leaked draft opinion revealed the U.S. court may overturn the precedent set nearly 50 years ago in Roe v. Wade.
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Draft opinion suggests U.S. Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade
The document suggests a majority of justices earlier this year had thrown support behind overturning the 1973 case that legalized abortion nationwide.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
U.S. Supreme Court tackles case about praying football coach
While hearing arguments in the case, the justices were wrestling with how to balance the religious and free speech rights of teachers and coaches with the rights of students not to feel pressured into participating.
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Federal appeals court upholds ruling allowing a prosecutor to dismiss a juror of color
The judge writing the opinion for the court said the trial judge had “erred” but that the Maine Supreme Judicial Court had correctly upheld the conviction of the Lewiston man, though the case was ‘troubling.’
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Another View: Finally, a Black woman has a place on the Supreme Court bench
The confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson is historic and a moment to celebrate. But it doesn’t mean this is a racially evolved nation.
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Cheers for Ketanji Brown Jackson, who declares: ‘We’ve made it, all of us’
Her arrival on the Supreme Court won’t upend the current 6-3 conservative balance, but she will be the first Black female justice and it will mark the first time four women sit on the court together.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as 1st Black female Supreme Court justice
She is confirmed 53-47, with 3 Republicans voting in favor, including Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.
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Senate poised to confirm Jackson to Supreme Court
Three Republican senators, including Sen. Susan Collins, have said they will support Ketanji Brown Jackson, who would replace Justice Stephen Breyer when he retires this summer.