The John Roberts Abortion Conundrum…Resolved?

Imani Gandy & Jessica Mason Pieklo

Last night, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to block an anti-choice law in Louisiana from taking effect while it is being challenged in the courts. John Roberts was the deciding vote. Yes, you read that correctly. Is this a one-time thing, or does this signal that Roberts is moving to the middle on abortion? And what's next for abortion rights in Louisiana and around the country?

Supreme Court Justices John Roberts, Elena Kagan, and Neil Gorsuch attend the State of the Union address on February 5. Some people say Kagan is the "Roberts whisperer." Maybe that had something to do with the Court's decision to stay Louisiana Act 620? Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images

Last night, the Supreme Court voted 5 to 4 to block an anti-choice law in Louisiana from taking effect while it is being challenged in the courts. John Roberts was the deciding vote. Yes, you read that correctly. Is this a one-time thing, or does this signal that Roberts is moving to the middle on abortion? And what’s next for abortion rights in Louisiana and around the country? Rewire.News legal experts Imani Gandy and Jessica Mason Pieklo speak with Center for Reproductive Rights senior counsel T.J. Tu to explore those questions and more on the latest episode of Boom! Lawyered.

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