Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Mark Your Calendars: Supreme Court Sets Date For First Major Abortion Case With New Conservative Justices On Bench
CBS News: Supreme Court Abortion Lawsuit: Opening Brief Filed By Center For Reproductive Rights In June Medical Services V. Gee Monday
The lawsuit that will decide the future of abortion access in Louisiana – and the rest of the country – is officially underway. A 63-page opening brief was filed late Monday night by the Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) in a Supreme Court case that could leave Louisiana without access to legal abortion and provide a roadmap for other anti-abortion access states to follow. (Smith, 11/26)
The Hill: Supreme Court Sets Date For Louisiana Abortion Case
In February, the court ruled to prevent the law from taking effect while it faces a legal challenge. Chief Justice John Roberts joined the liberal justices in this decision, but it is unclear whether he would vote to block the law permanently. A similar law in Texas was struck down 5-3 in 2016, but Roberts voted to uphold that law at the time. Justice Anthony Kennedy has retired since then. (Frazin, 11/26)
New Orleans Times-Picayune: Save The Date: U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Major Louisiana Abortion Case March 4
Reproductive rights advocates argue the 30-mile rule is not medically necessary because abortion is a low-risk procedure. They further argue the law is one of several restrictions passed with the intent of reducing abortion access. (Poche, 11/26)
