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Claim Text: In the 18th century and the 19th century, there was no public understanding that the Bill of Rights or the Civil War amendments protected a right to abortion.
Simplified Text: In 18th and 19th centuries no public understanding existed that Bill of Rights or Civil War amendments protected abortion rights
Confidence Score: 0.950
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: Opinion Article
Subject Tags: Law History
UUID: a11f03a6-e491-4f46-89e6-089aebd9ba6c
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Created: February 20, 2026 at 12:02 AM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 20, 2026 at 12:02 AM (6 months ago)

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Jeffrey Toobin analyzes the Federalist Society's influence on the Supreme Court and the American Constitution Society's efforts to counter it. The article discusses the impact of judicial appointments and the differing approaches to constitutional interpretation. It highlights the challenges faced by liberals in developing a compelling alternative to originalism.

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