The Supreme Court will probably uphold
the Mississippi law limiting abortion
after 15 weeks
Posted By: Big Bopper, 12/1/2021 7:15:39 PM
The Supreme Court this week heard oral argument on the Mississippi law that limits abortion after 15 weeks from conception. As someone who practiced law at the Supreme Court, I listened to the arguments. I think they’ll uphold the Mississippi law. I have a few observations. Keep in mind that oral argument at the Supreme Court is typically more theater than jurisprudence. The Justices usually already have their minds made up from reading the briefs. But it’s worthwhile theater because it connects the public to the judicial process. Also, it gives some insight into the likely decision which won’t come till next Spring.
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The Supreme Court will probably uphold
the Mississippi law limiting abortion
after 15 weeks 7 replies
the Mississippi law limiting abortion
after 15 weeks 7 replies
The Supreme Court this week heard oral argument on the Mississippi law that limits abortion after 15 weeks from conception.
As someone who practiced law at the Supreme Court, I listened to the arguments. I think they’ll uphold the Mississippi law. I have a few observations.
Keep in mind that oral argument at the Supreme Court is typically more theater than jurisprudence. The Justices usually already have their minds made up from reading the briefs. But it’s worthwhile theater because it connects the public to the judicial process. Also, it gives some insight into the likely decision which won’t come till next Spring.
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It seems to me that asking a woman to either (1) use birth control or (2) get her abortion in the first 3 months, is not an undue burden.