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A New Front Line for Abortion Rights

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A New Front Line for Abortion Rights

The Daily

2025/05/27
The Daily

The Daily

2025/05/27
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After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortions in the United States actually went up, in part because of a novel legal strategy that pitted blue states against red states. Pam Belluck, who covers health and science for The Times, discusses that....

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The podcast delves into the unexpected rise in U.S. abortions following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, driven by innovative legal strategies known as shield laws. These laws allow blue states to protect abortion providers from prosecution by red states. The discussion centers on a New York doctor facing legal challenges that could dismantle these protections.
04:15
Shield laws protect providers sending pills to banned states
07:50
Shield law providers send over 10,000 pills monthly to banned-states.
11:15
Dr. Carpenter was sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for prescribing abortion pills.
18:07
Louisiana and Texas plan to argue Shield laws are unconstitutional
21:27
If the Supreme Court rules abortion shield laws unconstitutional, it will significantly alter the abortion landscape.

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Why Did Abortions Increase After Roe v. Wade Was Overturned?
00:00
How Do Shield Laws Protect Providers Sending Abortion Pills Across State Lines?
07:50
Can Texas Enforce Its Judgment Against Dr. Carpenter in New York?
11:15
Will Louisiana Successfully Challenge New York's Protective Stance?
18:07
What Happens If the Supreme Court Strikes Down Abortion Shield Laws?
21:27

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