What Arizona’s abortion ban means for Roe v. Wade

A lawsuit in Ariz. finally challenges 20-week abortion bans -- but a Romney victory could make all the difference

“The [antiabortion movement] is really reaching with these laws,” Smith said, at least if the court respects its own precedent on states banning pre-viability abortions. For now, said Smith, “I think they’re not counting on Kennedy for this law. I think what they’re counting on and hoping for is a Romney victory and another judge. That could happen.”

And it could well happen by the time the Arizona case winds its way up, if it does: ... Full Story »

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