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The Supreme Court’s decision on the power of federal agencies versus courts will have various ripple effects on abortion policy in the country. Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images

Supreme Court’s blow to federal agencies’ power will likely weaken abortion rights – 3 issues to watch

Jessica L. Waters, American University

The Supreme Court’s recent ruling means that judges will have more power than scientific experts in determining whether people should be able to get an emergency abortion, for example.
People who are pregnant or planning to be should be as clear as possible about their wishes for end-of-life care during pregnancy. sturti/E+ via Getty Images

Fetal personhood rulings could nullify a pregnant patient’s wishes for end‑of‑life care

Jessica L. Waters, American University and Madelyn Adams, American University

Laws such as Alabama’s controversial ruling that gives personhood rights to frozen embryos will have ripple effects on how advance directives are interpreted by doctors and the courts.

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