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Caroline McDonald, left, a student at Georgetown University, Lauren Morrissey, with Catholics for Choice, and Pamela Huber, of Washington, join a abortion-rights rally outside the Supreme Court, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption

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When does life begin? Religions don't agree

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Abortion-rights and anti-abortion activists rally outside the Supreme Court on Nov. 1, as arguments are set to begin about abortion by the court, on Capitol Hill in Washington. The court ruled on Friday that abortion providers can sue, but only against certain officials. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption

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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has written a children's book called Just Ask! inspired by her desire to help kids embrace diversity. "If you don't know why someone's doing something, just ask them," she says. "Don't assume the worst in people." Rafael López/Philomel Books hide caption

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'Just Ask!' Says Sonia Sotomayor. She Knows What It's Like To Feel Different

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on a number of cases on Monday, including whether people who have domestic violence convictions should have access to firearms. Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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