Arguments in the TX abortion provider case were a feat of force from the liberal justices, seeking to show Kennedy how undue the burden is.
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OTOH: The Chief was asking technical questions — w exception of his "substantial obstacle" focus — & Alito was focused on plaintiff's proof.
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RETURNING TO THE ARGUMENTS: We pick up when Texas Solicitor General Scott Keller got up.
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In short: Ginsburg. Was. Waiting. For. Him.pic.twitter.com/XNV1uk2zZY
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Then, Sotomayor asked about how/when the court can judge "whether there's really a health benefit" from the TX law?pic.twitter.com/sJWXVqDVTF
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Which included Sotomayor's sharp: "I'm not talking about the doctrine. I'm talking about the question I asked."
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#SCOTUS: While he did not dominate the arguments, Breyer jumped in at several key moments:pic.twitter.com/zKpDEUhEoI
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[Note Breyer's reference to 7th Circuit Judge Posner's opinion, which was HIGHLY critical of the 5th Circuit opinion on appeal here.]
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Then, there was the point when Ginsburg was basically, "Come off it. You can set the ACLJ amicus brief on fire."pic.twitter.com/OurN7Cey6a
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Breyer wasn't done: "[A]re there going to be more women or fewer women who die of complications?"pic.twitter.com/TEQqXiTj1m
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Sotomayor was displeased with the situation for Dr. Lynn in the McAllen clinic.pic.twitter.com/AlXK2fNejX
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Finally, Ginsburg pulled the argument back to Casey—and basically had a little chat w Kennedy through Keller:pic.twitter.com/5ZzhZM7jSb
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And, FYI, the Chief basically SHOUTED "Thank you, counsel" as Keller finished that sentence.
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I didn't show this previously, but even BEFORE the first "thank you, counsel" plea from CJ, RBG sought add'l time:pic.twitter.com/C13gto31hu
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IN SUM: I've never seen the liberal justices (1) so aggressive in args or (2) so self-assured. Was a frontal assault to show AMK everything.
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To see how uphill the Chief & Alito had it, when Alito started talking about "undue burden," Kennedy stepped in:pic.twitter.com/HXMyFKohDE
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FOR YOUR REVIEW: Today's oral arguments in Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt. http://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/15-274_l53m.pdf …
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Here's my updated report on today's
#SCOTUS oral arguments over Texas' abortion provider restrictions:http://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/supreme-court-tackles-texas-abortion-provider-restrictions-l#.thB2rOKPml … - 1 more reply
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@chrisgeidner thanks for this. Can't wait to read transcript.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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