Abortion and Roe Reversal Pose Senate Confirmation Stakes
The article notes two pivotal female senators could decide Trump’s Supreme Court nominee amid abortion debates. It details Kennedy’s legacy, Roe v Wade implications, and how Republicans and moderates like Collins and Murkowski weigh precedent. It also covers a heartbeat law case in Iowa and broader rights rulings impacting gay rights and same sex marriage.
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Iowa justices weigh 72-hour abortion waiting period
The Iowa Supreme Court plans to decide today whether the 72 hour waiting period for abortions is constitutional. Planned Parenthood of the Heartland and the ACLU Iowa challenge the law, arguing it imposes an undue burden and could deter women from obtaining care. The measure, signed in 2017, would require ultrasound viewing and options discussion. enforcement has been enjoined.
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Iowans push to delay hearings on next Supreme Court justice
A coalition of Iowa progressives and labor groups with Democratic state lawmakers urge Sen. Grassley to pause hearings for a Trump pick until Mueller’s Russia investigation concludes. They cite past Senate behavior and demand no confirmation in a presidential election year. The group includes AFL‑CIO Iowa, AFSCME, the Iowa State Education Association, Progress Iowa, ICAN and seven lawmakers.
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