What divided abortion drug rulings could mean for California

Apr. 10, 2023 California

Two federal judges handed down conflicting rulings on Friday over the abortion drug mifepristone. It could set up a Supreme Court showdown.

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Guest:

Jessica Levinson - Professor, LMU's Loyola Law School in Los Angeles - @LevinsonJessica

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Robin Estrin

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