This podcast explores the revival of pro-natalist arguments against abortion, where some states argue that declining birth rates linked to abortion access represent a "sovereign injury." It delves into the historical ties between abortion legality and population issues, highlighting how concerns about birth rates have influenced abortion policies throughout U.S. history. A recent lawsuit has brought this argument to the forefront, raising alarms about its potential effects on abortion access and how the Supreme Court might respond to this innovative legal approach, which is closely tied to broader cultural and political narratives on the right.
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