3 GOP states go to U.S. Supreme Court to challenge 3 Democratic-led states' abortion 'shield' laws

Three Republican states went to the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to challenge abortion "shield laws" protecting providers in three Democratic states, escalating the legal conflict over pills that account for a majority of abortions.

3 GOP states go to U.S. Supreme Court to challenge 3 Democratic-led states' abortion 'shield' laws

TL;DR

  • Three Republican states are challenging abortion "shield laws" in the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • These laws protect abortion providers in three Democratic states.
  • The challenge escalates the legal conflict over abortion pills, which constitute a majority of abortions.