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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSupreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Restrictions
WASHINGTON The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a Louisiana law that could have left the state with a single abortion clinics. The vote was 5 to 4, with Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. voting with the courts four-member liberal wing but not adopting its reasoning. The chief justice said respect for precedent compelled him to vote with the majority.
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Restrictions (Original Post)
mfcorey1
Jun 2020
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Laelth
(32,017 posts)1. Good news! k&r
It was a 5-4 decision with Chief Justice Roberts joining with the liberals (though not agreeing with their reasoning). I dont care how he justifies his vote. A win is a win.
-Laelth
roamer65
(36,745 posts)3. Roberts is pissed off.
Good.
He should be.
lkinwi
(1,477 posts)4. I'm in shock! Happy shock, but shock.
electric_blue68
(14,862 posts)5. A win! Yes! nt