Abortion, guns and the state of a divided Supreme Court
Public trust in the Supreme Court is at historic lows, just as justices weigh in on some of the nation\u2019s most important debates, from abortion pills to guns. Today, Ann Marimow on the state of a divided court and its attempts to regain credibility.
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The Supreme Court is weighing in on many of the country\u2019s most contentious issues, including the political fate of former president Donald Trump. On Tuesday, justices will hear oral arguments about whether to impose restrictions on the abortion medication mifepristone. Since the court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, medication abortions outside of the medical system have sharply increased.
The Supreme Court\u2019s blockbuster term comes during a time when the court itself faces controversies that threaten its public credibility.
Ann Marimow reports on the Supreme Court for The Post. She joins \u201cPost Reports\u201d to discuss the state of the court and how an unlikely pair of justices are attempting to find common ground through a recent spate of public appearances.
Follow The Post\u2019s live coverage tomorrow of the Supreme Court\u2019s oral arguments on mifepristone here.
Today\u2019s show was produced by Elana Gordon. It was mixed by Sean Carter. It was edited by Lucy Perkins, with help from Monica Campbell.
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