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Podcast: Slam the Gavel
Episode: Michael Sayen Explains What The Reversal of Roe v. Wade Could Mean For Parental Rights Today
Description: Slam the Gavel welcomes back Michael Sayen to explain what reversing Roe v Wade could mean to parental rights.
Snap Shot: Roe v Wade was based on privacy rights under the substantive, due process clause of the 14th Amendment. Planned Parenthood v Casey confirmed Roe v Wade prohibiting government interference if the child could not live outside of the womb (fetal viability). It also said that abortion was a “liberty” right under the 14th and 5th Amendment. This was thought to put an “undue burden” on the woman (by the State) to carry a child that she did not want.
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