Summary of Partial-Birth Ruling

bench.nationalreview.com ^ | 4-18-2007 | Ed Whelan

[bedolido]

Summary of Partial-Birth Ruling: Ginsburg’s Dissent [Ed Whelan]

The press of business compels a very quick summary of Justice Ginsburg’s dissent (which is full of fiery rhetoric):

The Court’s decision refuses to take Casey and Stenberg seriously. A health exception is necessary. The Court blurs the line between pre-viability and post-viability. Its holding regarding facial challenges is inconsistent with precedent. The only redemptive feature of the opinion is that as-applied challenges may proceed.

[nonsporting]

Funny that the CJ did not recuse himself, being catholic and all, he really did not have a choice in the matter.

Funny that Ginsberg, Souter, Stevens and Breyer didn't recuse themselves, being choice fanatics, ...

[Tax-chick]

Ah, I see. “I’d call that insane,” she said repetitively.

[redgolum]

It is insane, but it is also what passes for conventional wisdom in much of the GOP hierarchy now.

[Tax-chick]

That’s depressing.