South Dakota Bill Renews Abortion Debate
In South Dakota this month, the state legislature passed a bill that would ban almost all abortions. The bill is designed as a challenge to Roe v. Wade. If Gov. Mike Rounds signs it, as he's indicated he's inclined to do, it would likely start a process that could eventually bring the legislation before the Supreme Court.
Guests:
Julie Rovner, NPR health policy correspondent
Sanford Levinson, professor of law and government, University of Texas, Austin
Rick Duncan, professor of law, University of Nebraska
(2.) Election Laws -- The Supreme Court is taking up Vermont's campaign spending caps law this week. Republican lawyers say the law is a violation of free speech.
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