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Mark Sherman / Associated Press:
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place nearly 50 years in a decision by its conservative majority to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Adam Liptak / New York Times:
What Did Each Justice Say About Roe v. Wade During Their Confirmation Hearing? — After a leak, the Supreme Court details its final decision on abortion. — WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday overruled Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to abortion after almost 50 years …
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Brooke Singman / Fox News:
Trump praises Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, says ruling ‘will work out for everybody’ — The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade Friday — Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade — EXCLUSIVE: Former President Trump praised the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade Friday …
Washington Post:
Abortion will soon be banned in 13 states. Here's which could be next. — The Supreme Court released a decision on Friday overturning Roe v. Wade, touching off a cascade of antiabortion laws that probably will take effect across roughly half the country. — Without the landmark precedent …
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Washington Post:
Youngkin to seek 15-week abortion law in Virginia after high court ruling — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) said he will seek to ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, moving quickly following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision Friday overturning the constitutional right to an abortion.
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Harper Neidig / The Hill:
Thomas calls for overturning precedents on contraceptives, LGBTQ rights — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on Friday called for overturning the constitutional rights the court had affirmed for access to contraceptives and LGBTQ rights in an opinion concurring with the majority to decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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HuffPost:
Clarence Thomas: Supreme Court Could Now Restrict Marriage Equality, Contraception — The justice called out three cases protecting contraception access and same-sex marriage. — If Clarence Thomas gets his way, abortion rights are only the beginning of what should fall.
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The Texas Tribune:
What happens next for abortion law in Texas — The Texas Tribune has been covering the fight over abortion rights for years. Here's what you need to know about the ruling and how it will affect Texans. — Copy link — Friday's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that there's …
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National Review:
Justices Back the Second Amendment — and They Mean It — In 2008, the Supreme Court confirmed that the Second Amendment protected an individual right to keep and bear arms. On Thursday, in the case of New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, it confirmed that it meant it.
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Washington Post:
Supreme Court ruling leaves states free to outlaw abortion — The vote was 6 to 3 to uphold a restrictive Mississippi law, but Chief Justice John Roberts criticized his conservative colleagues for taking the additional step of overturning Roe v. Wade. — The Supreme Court on Friday overturned …
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Caroline Kitchener / Washington Post:
Roe's demise marks new phase in state-by-state battle over abortion
Roe's demise marks new phase in state-by-state battle over abortion
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Supreme Court gives states green light to ban abortion, overturning Roe
Supreme Court gives states green light to ban abortion, overturning Roe
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Kelcie Moseley-Morris / Idaho Capital Sun:
Idaho's trigger law will abolish abortions 30 days after SCOTUS ruling overturning Roe v. Wade
Idaho's trigger law will abolish abortions 30 days after SCOTUS ruling overturning Roe v. Wade
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Ed Morrissey / HotAir:
BREAKING: SCOTUS overturns Roe in Dobbs — on Alito opinion, 6-3
BREAKING: SCOTUS overturns Roe in Dobbs — on Alito opinion, 6-3
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Biden says restoring abortion rights is up to voters
Biden says restoring abortion rights is up to voters
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Megan Messerly / Politico:
Abortion laws by state: Where abortions are illegal after Roe v. Wade overturned
Abortion laws by state: Where abortions are illegal after Roe v. Wade overturned
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Jeffrey M. Jones / Gallup:
Confidence in U.S. Supreme Court Sinks to Historic Low
Confidence in U.S. Supreme Court Sinks to Historic Low
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Wall Street Journal:
Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade, Eliminates Constitutional Right to Abortion
Caroline Lewis / Gothamist:
As Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, NY and NJ prepare safe havens for abortion
As Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, NY and NJ prepare safe havens for abortion
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Elise Foley / HuffPost:
Roe v. Wade: Supreme Court Overturns Landmark Ruling Protecting Abortion Rights
Roe v. Wade: Supreme Court Overturns Landmark Ruling Protecting Abortion Rights
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Jacquelyn Martin / ABC News:
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade in landmark case on abortion rights
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade in landmark case on abortion rights
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Journal Sentinel:
Ron Johnson now says he helped coordinate effort to pass false elector slates to Pence, but his new explanation drew a quick rebuke — Molly Beck Lawrence AndreaMilwaukee Journal Sentinel — WASHINGTON - After initially claiming to be “basically unaware” of an effort by his staff …
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Amanda Carpenter / The Bulwark:
The Republicans Who Wanted Pardons for Their Trump Coup Actions — Former DOJ officials tell the Jan. 6th Committee how they stood up to Trump, while congressional Republicans worried about their criminal culpability. — In late 2020, Donald Trump instructed a top Justice Department official to …
Richard L. Hasen / New York Times:
No One Is Above the Law, and That Starts With Donald Trump — Mr. Hasen is the author of several books about elections and democracy. In 2020, he proposed a 28th amendment to the Constitution to defend and expand voting rights. — In a 2019 ruling requiring the former White House counsel Don McGahn …
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Michelle Goldberg / New York Times:
The Jan. 6 Hearings Have Been So Much Better Than I Expected
The Jan. 6 Hearings Have Been So Much Better Than I Expected
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POLITICO Playbook: New Jan. 6 witness: Trump had mystery call with Putin — With help from Eli Okun and Garrett Ross — DRIVING THE DAY — THE PLAYBOOK INTERVIEW: ALEX HOLDER — In September 2020, U.K. documentarian ALEX HOLDER started working on a film about DONALD TRUMP.
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Jacob Knutson / Axios:
AG Garland says states can't ban FDA-approved abortion pills — Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement Friday, in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, that states cannot ban mifepristone, a medication that is used to bring about an abortion.
New York Times:
Senate Breaks Decades-Long Impasse on Gun Safety — The 65-33 vote late Thursday was aimed at keeping firearms out of the hands of dangerous people. Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court struck down New York's gun law, likely limiting the ability of other state and local governments to restrict guns outside the home.
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Jeff Greenfield / Politico:
What Happens if the GOP Tries to Leave Trump Behind — It's not exactly a thunderous roar, more like a stage whisper, running through the ranks of what we used to think of as mainstream Republicans: “Maybe he doesn't have to be our nominee in 2024.” — They grasp, if not at straws …
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