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Roe v Wade: Disadvantaged women disproportionately impacted

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The likely reversal of Roe v Wade is seen as one of the most controversial U.S. Supreme Court decisions in decades

There are major concerns the leaked opinion draft will eventuate and overturn the right to safe abortions.  

“Women of colour will be hit the hardest”

Some political analysts say women from disadvantaged backgrounds will be unable to receive safe abortions.

“They will be the most impacted – the lowest income, those with less resources to terminate pregnancies” says Cheddar’s political director Megan Pratz.

For wealthy white women, Pratz says accessibility may be difficult. But they still have the resources and money to travel to jurisdictions where abortion is legal.

Meanwhile, Australian Senator Sarah Hanson-Young says women would be pushed into dangerous measures to abort unwanted pregnancies if it was reversed.

“Abortions will still happen. They just won’t happen in a safe, transparent, medical setting.”

SENATOR SARAH HANSON-YOUNG

For generations, women have had access to abortions.

“But when they’re banned, when it’s pushed underground, when it’s made illegal, those who are in the most desperate need of that type of medical assistance, actually have to go and deal with people that are perhaps not qualified, putting them in a more vulnerable state, forcing them into poverty,” says Hanson-Young.

It’s a human right

Human Rights Watch released a brief to call out the Supreme Court and urge them to rethink their opinion.

“These are the very groups whose health the law should protect. Banning abortion does the opposite.”

“Access to safe and lawful abortion services is firmly rooted in the rights to life,” says Human Rights Watch.

It will also affect the health of pregnant women. Evidence shows there is a correlation between “restrictive abortion legislation and increases in maternal mortality and morbidity,” says Human Rights Watch.

Why are men speaking on women’s issues?

With protesters lining the streets right across America, there is frustration and confusion over why men have been heavily contributing to the issue.

“When we are having these political and community-wide debates around issues like abortion that impact directly on women’s bodies, it does tend to be men who are leading the charge, who are filling the space, and who are feeding the debate about whether women should have the right to control their own bodies or not,” Hanson-Young says.

Last December, Justice Samuel Alito wrote the draft following the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organisation case.

“It always ends up being women’s bodies that are debated as part of a proxy for actually those who have rejected for far too long such social reforms.”

SENATOR SARAH HANSON-YOUNG

In the Dobbs v Jackson case, five out of the nine justices were in support of the draft including four men, who all appointed by Republicans.

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Murdoch loses trust control bid for son Lachlan

Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to alter family trust for Lachlan’s control denied by Nevada commissioner, citing bad faith.

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Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to change the family trust to consolidate control under his son Lachlan has been rejected by a Nevada commissioner.

The ruling, made by Commissioner Edmund J. Gorman Jr., stated that Murdoch and Lachlan acted in “bad faith” while trying to amend the irrevocable trust, which divides control equally among Murdoch’s four oldest children.

The 96-page opinion characterised the plan as a “carefully crafted charade” intended to secure Lachlan’s executive roles unconditionally.

Murdoch’s lawyer expressed disappointment and plans to appeal the ruling.

FILE PHOTO: Media mogul Rupert Murdoch poses for a photograph with his sons Lachlan and James in London.

Media empire

This dispute is critical as it affects the future control of Murdoch’s media empire, which includes Fox News and other major outlets.

While the intention was not to diminish financial stakes, the ruling reflects deep family tensions, especially given differing political views among the siblings.

The commissioner noted Lachlan initiated the proposed changes, created a plan dubbed “Project Family Harmony,” and labeled James as a “troublesome beneficiary.”

Despite Lachlan and Rupert’s efforts, the attempt to marginalise James was deemed insufficiently justified by the court.

Murdoch’s family trust, established in 2006, retains his control until his death, and includes provisions allowing amendments.

However, the commissioner found that Murdoch and Lachlan’s actions were not supporting their siblings’ best interests.

The ruling is not final and may be contested further in court.

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Post-Assad Syria poses new challenges for US strategy

Post-Assad Syria challenges US strategy amid power vacuum, risk of extremism, and Iran’s weakened influence in the region.

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Syrian rebels ousted Bashar Assad after a 13-year civil war, prompting a shift in the region’s dynamics that presents risks and opportunities for the US.

President Biden acknowledged Assad’s removal as a historic opportunity, signaling the need for careful US engagement to avoid chaos in Syria.

Experts highlight this change as a chance to weaken Iran’s regional influence, as the overthrow of Assad hinders Iran’s strategic interests.

The US has had limited involvement in Syria, focusing mainly on combating ISIS, which complicates its response to the new power vacuum.

Expectations suggest a low-level US campaign against ISIS will continue until a stable government is established, with efforts to maintain order and support allies.

The end of Assad’s rule has opened a security vacuum that extremist groups may exploit, further jeopardizing the humanitarian situation.

Iran and Russia also seek to reassert their influence following Assad’s departure, which could lead to competition for power among various factions.

Key figures, including the leader of Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, may vie for control in the power vacuum, raising concerns given the group’s past affiliations with terrorism.

Washington faces the challenge of engaging with groups like HTS while avoiding further destabilization.

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ByteDance, TikTok request pause on US ban

ByteDance and TikTok seek appeal to pause U.S. divestiture law to avoid ban, pending Supreme Court review.

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ByteDance and TikTok have requested a temporary court order to block a U.S. law requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok by January 19.

They filed an emergency motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.

The companies warned that the law would shut down TikTok, affecting over 170 million U.S. users.

Without this injunction, TikTok faces a possible ban in six weeks, significantly diminishing its value and hurting businesses reliant on the app.

A three-judge panel recently upheld the law, mandating the divestiture.

The companies argue the likelihood of a Supreme Court reversal justifies a pause for further deliberation.

Additional time

They also pointed to President-elect Donald Trump’s opposition to a ban, suggesting additional time could help resolve the issue without Supreme Court intervention.

The Justice Department has indicated the appeals court should deny the request promptly for a timely Supreme Court review.

TikTok requested a decision by December 16, noting that the next actions depend on President Biden, who could extend the deadline, and Trump, who assumes office on January 20.

The feasibility of ByteDance demonstrating significant progress on divestiture remains uncertain.

Trump’s incoming national security adviser expressed his commitment to protecting user access to TikTok while ensuring data security.

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