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May 18, 2021

Supreme Court to Hear Mississippi Abortion Case in Major Challenge to Roe v. Wade
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The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a challenge to a Mississippi law
banning nearly all abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy - even in cases
of rape or incest. It's the first time that Trump-appointed Justices Amy
Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch will preside over a
major challenge to the court's landmark 1973 ruling, Roe v. Wade. Oral
arguments are set for the next term, which starts in October. A ruling
is expected next year. Staci Fox of Planned Parenthood Southeast
Advocates said in a statement, "We knew the day would come when that
dangerous legislation would not only threaten the health, lives, and
freedoms of Mississippians, but the entire country. That day is finally
here."


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