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Matt Ford

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Law, democracy, and the courts, @newrepublic. Past: @TheAtlantic. Occasional @49ers tweets. Nothing unreal exists. [email protected]

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We're a few minutes away from new SCOTUS opinions. There are nine argued cases left to be decided this term.

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The perennial reminder: Opinions drop in 10-minute increments and they'll be announced in order of reverse seniority. (Barrett first, Roberts as chief justice last.)

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First up today is Becerra v. Empire Health Foundation, a Medicaid case. Kagan writes for a 5-4 majority that includes Thomas and Barrett: supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf…

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Second and final opinion today is Dobbs. The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade: supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf…

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In a solo concurring opinion, Thomas says the court should reconsider rulings that protect contraception, same-sex relationships, and same-sex marriage.

In a solo concurring opinion, Thomas says the court should reconsider rulings that protect contraception, same-sex relationships, and same-sex marriage.
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