Courthouse Steps Decision Webinar: Whole Woman’s Health v. Jackson

On December 10, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Whole Woman's Health v. Jackson and dismissed the federal government's suit against Texas in United States v. Texas. The Court held 8-1 in Jackson that plaintiff abortion providers can pursue claims against licensing officials.

Justice Gorsuch wrote the majority opinion, joined in full by Justices Alito, Barrett, and Kavanaugh, with Justice Thomas joining as to all but one part. Justices Roberts wrote an opinion concurring in judgment in part and dissenting in part which Justices Breyer, Kagan, and Sotomayor joined, while Justice Sotomayor wrote a separate opinion concurring in the judgment in part and dissenting in part which Justices Breyer, Kagan, and Sotomayor joined.

A pair of distinguished federal-courts scholars join us to discuss the cases, the legal issues involved, and the implications going forward.

Featuring:
-- Prof. Stephen Sachs, Antonin Scalia Professor of Law, Harvard Law School

-- Prof. Howard Wasserman, Professor of Law, Florida International University College of Law