OA280: Abortion Rights Under Assault

<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Today's episode takes an in-depth look at the recent abortion bans passed in Georgia and Alabama, breaking down <em>exactly</em> what these laws say (and don't say!) to help you sort through the panic from the actual news. It's not always a pleasant trip, but it's a journey worth taking to figure out exactly what's at stake.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>We begin, however, with a listener question about abortion -- and specifically, about whether the federal government can preemptively prevent the states from doing the kinds of things we talked about <a href= "https://openargs.com/oa276-did-kansas-really-show-us-the-way-forward-on-abortion-rights/"> back in Episode 276</a>. Find out why Andrew thinks the conservative Supreme Court isn't likely to uphold the constitutionality of a federal law prohibiting states from recognizing abortion rights.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>After that, it's time for a deep dive in to the <a href= "https://openargs.com/wp-content/uploads/187013-1.pdf">very confusing Georgia statute , HB 481</a>. Exactly what does this bill do (and not do), and how scared should you be? Listen and find out.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>And if that's not enough, we also walk you through the more straightforward (but <a href= "https://openargs.com/wp-content/uploads/HB314-int-1.pdf">still terrifying) Alabama statute, HB 314</a>. Is it true that the bill fails to exempt rape victims? (Yes.) Is there <em>anything</em> to mitigate how awful this bill is? (Sort of.)</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>After all that, it's time to find out the answer to TTTBE #126 about a man who shoots a would-be assailant three times, including once after the assailant is lying on the ground and whimpering. What kind of crime could this be? Listen and find out!</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p> <p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><span style="text-decoratio