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Dec 2021
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Sunday Edition: Roe’s Last Stand

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On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard one of its most consequential cases in decades – one that could strip women of their constitutional right to an abortion. We examine the arguments on both sides and what the ruling could mean for the future of Roe vs. Wade.

Guest: Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter

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