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Justice Thomas Asks: Where Is the Right to Abortion in the Constitution?
Katie Pavlich | @KatiePavlich | Posted: Dec 01, 2021 1:00 PM
During oral arguments for Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Wednesday, the case that could effectively overturn Roe v. Wade, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas asked a number of questions. Typically, Thomas stays silent.
During one exchange with U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, Thomas pointed out a number of constitutional amendments that very clearly protect specific rights of Americans. He then asked Prelogar where abortion fits in.
CLARENCE THOMAS: "If we were talking about the 2nd Amendment, I know exactly what we’re talking about. If we're talking about the 4th Amendment, I know what we're talking about, because it’s written. It’s there. What specifically is the right here that we’re talking about?" pic.twitter.com/DUnKQAcMjp
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Prelogar argued the right to abortion is "grounded in the liberty component of the 14th amendment," but also said it fits elsewhere.
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