Supreme court hears first major abortion case since Trump appointees joined bench – live

Remade conservative majority will hear oral arguments in case that could result in grave new restrictions on abortion access – follow liveSupreme court to hear arguments in abortion rights case 1.43pm GMT Protesters were already gathered outside the Supreme Court before 8am Wednesday, in anticipation of oral arguments in one of the most important abortion rights cases in decades. Two dueling sets of protesters cheered and chanted on the steps up to the court, with a metal gate between them. Pro-choice activists outnumbered anti-abortion protesters, and also had star power on their side. Actresses such as Elizabeth Banks and Busy Philipps are both expected to speak today. 1.27pm GMT Guardian US reporter Jessica Glenza, who is at the Supreme Court today, points out the number of pro-choice activists outnumbers the number of anti-abortions protestors outside the courthouse. The Supreme Court will hear one of the most consequential abortion rights cases in decades today – June Medical Services v Russo. Here’s a view from outside, where pro-choice activists outnumber the anti-abortion protesters. pic.twitter.com/S0UNJkxkcKThis IS the pro-women, whole life, pro-science, pro-life generation @StudentsforLife pic.twitter.com/jJ1ZNDdt6a Continue reading…
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