Texas Doubles Down on Life-Threatening Abortion Ban
Strict Scrutiny10 Jun 2024

Texas Doubles Down on Life-Threatening Abortion Ban

Melissa and Kate talk to Molly Duane, lawyer from the Center for Reproductive Rights, about the disheartening outcome in the Zurawski case in Texas. Plus, they recap recent opinions in cases about bankruptcy, tax law, and health care on Native American reservations.

  • To hear more about the Zurawski case, including the stories of the women who testified, listen to our episode "A Code of Misconduct" from November 2023

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