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2016 Postmortem

BlueDemKev

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14. Actually, Souter was the third vote (Breyer wasn't on the court yet)

Reply to Chan790 (Reply #9)

Mon Jul 8, 2013, 05:02 PM

Jul 2013

MAJORITY:

O'Connor
Kennedy
Souter
Blackmun
Stevens

DISSENT:

Scalia
Thomas
White (original Roe dissenter)
Rehnquist (original Roe dissenter)

SINCE 1992:

White was replaced by Ginsburg (+1)
Blackmun was replaced by Breyer (No change)
Rehnquist was replaced by Roberts (No change or +1)*
O'Connor was replaced by Alito (-1)
Souter was replaced by Sotomayor (No change)
Stevens was replaced by Kagan (No change)

*Didn't Roberts say that Roe v. Wade was "settled law" in his confirmation hearings?

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I fear that Roe v Wade may reach the high court next year [View all] PlanetBev Jul 2013 OP

Almost like stepping back in time DearAbby Jul 2013 #1

There are still 5 justices who support Roe BlueDemKev Jul 2013 #2

Casey v. Planned Parenthood of PA. Chan790 Jul 2013 #9

Very true Ter Jul 2013 #13

Actually, Souter was the third vote (Breyer wasn't on the court yet) BlueDemKev Jul 2013 #14

Thanks. I looked it up then made the mental error in transcribing which 3 were on the decision. n/t Chan790 Jul 2013 #15

A women's privacy rights haven't changed. EC Jul 2013 #3

The ALEC folks have figured out how to restrict access under cover of concern about 'safety'. mnhtnbb Jul 2013 #4

and creating more Gosnells as well Proud Liberal Dem Jul 2013 #5

It's another group, similar to ALEC that's writing all the legislation for this. okaawhatever Jul 2013 #11

I think that they won't touch Roe v. Wade. Rozlee Jul 2013 #6

Good thing we all agree there is a Constitutional right to privacy. dawg Jul 2013 #7

I'd bet that four on this court would have no problem explaining why abortion isn't... polichick Jul 2013 #8

. blkmusclmachine Jul 2013 #10

We all know this was a long time coming davidpdx Jul 2013 #12

I'd give it three or four years, but just to be safe, keep your coat hangers handy. JM42 Jul 2013 #16