Abortion has been on the ballot in seven states since June 2022. In each instance, anti-abortion groups have lost.

  • BigNote
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    10 months ago

    Not at all. The majority opinion in Dodd clearly states that the issue should be decided at the state level, so even if a case somehow did make it to the SC, they would almost certainly decline to hear it since the matter, as far as they’re concerned, is already settled. In that event the last ruling stands and cannot be further appealed.

    • dynamojoe@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      they would almost certainly decline to hear it

      I remember when Roe was “settled law”, too. They’ll hear whatever they want if it lets them achieve their political goals. Remember that at least one Justice (Thomas?) was on record basically asking for more abortion cases to get to the SC so they could decide on them. He got his wish.

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      10 months ago

      That’s how it SHOULD work. But the SC has given up almost every shred of impartiality.

      • helo
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        10 months ago

        I think there is - legislation.