On the recordMay 3, 2022
Roe versus Wade, decided in 1973, is a precedent of the United States Supreme Court. It has been reaffirmed, and the reliance and considerations are important.
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Neil Gorsuch
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msnbc.comNeil Gorsuch: “Roe versus Wade, decided in 1973, is a precedent of the United States Supreme Court. It has been reaffirmed, and the…”
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Neil Gorsuch asserts the importance of Roe v. Wade as a legal precedent during his confirmation hearing.
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