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Libertarian: Abortion And The Supreme Court: A History

From Pre-Roe v. Wade to … post-Roe v. Wade?

The LibertarianMay 27, 2021
Libertarian: Abortion And The Supreme Court: A History

Richard Epstein traces the history of the Supreme Court on abortion, from the day before Roe v. Wade to today, when a new case out of Mississippi raises the prospect that the landmark ruling may be overturned. Also, stay tuned to the end of the podcast for a special announcement.

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