Actually looks like. Actually looks like. Ali, i thought i was coming to terms with this when i was working the senate in the 1990s. I expected eventually that there would be the five votes for it, but have to tell, you i was absolutely shocked walking through the building Last Night Holding in my hands a leaked opinion. I had so much trouble believing that this was an actual leaked opinion, since that had never occurred before. But by the time we got on the air after rachael did an hour on it, it was pretty clear. This was The Real Thing. And so, we went right past that question of, is this The Real Thing . We dont know if The Real Thing with the Chief Justice confirming today. But we have never been through anything like it. And im gonna take us through a little bit of the history that joe biden mention today that got us to where we are today. I look forward to it lawrence, thank you, have yourself a great show. Thank you. The Supreme Court is facing a crisis of legitimacy tonight. T
To appeal to people, respecting them for their work. And lets consider what this republican controlled court does not respect, they do not respect the in effect republican controlled court the wrote roe v. Wade, it was a 72 decision 49 years ago, and five of the deciding justices in favor of roe v. Wade, where republican appointed Supreme Court justices. In the last week or so, theres been a very intense discussion especially in the world of twitter about how much the Democratic Party has moved to the left in recent years or how much the Republican Party has moved to the right, there is no better demonstration about the extreme direction towards the right that the Republican Party is moved, when you look at the five republican appointed justices in 1973, who voted for roe v. Wade in a total of seven justices. And then you see these five tonight, possibly six in the end put five as of tonight, voting to repeal it completely. And, insulting as much as they possibly can justices who decid
Down Roe Versus Wade. And will surely set off a political earthquake in this country. Were covering every angle as the 11th hour gets underway on this historic monday night. Good evening once again, im Stephanie Ruhle with a big one tonight. Beginning with dramatic developments involving a Woman S Rights and ambition. According to the Draft Opinion obtained by political the Supreme Court has privately voted to strike down the landmark roe v. Wade decision from 49 years ago. Political reports tonight, quote the Draft Opinion is a full appreciation of the 1983 decision which guaranteed federal constitutional protections of abortion rights. In a subsequent 1992 decision, Planned Parenthood Versus Casey, the lodged and maintain the right. Roll was a gradually wrong from the start. Illegal rights. Political also pointing out justices can, and sometimes do change their votes as Draft Opinion circulate. Nbc news has not confirmed the draft ruling, and so, far the Supreme Court has declined to
Womans rights and ambition. According to the Draft Opinion obtained by political the Supreme Court has privately voted to strike down the landmark roe v. Wade decision from 49 years ago. Political reports tonight, quote the Draft Opinion is a full appreciation of the 1983 decision which guaranteed federal constitutional protections of abortion rights. In a subsequent 1992 decision, Planned Parenthood Versus Casey, the lodged and maintain the right. Roll was a gradually wrong from the start. Illegal rights. Political also pointing out justices can, and sometimes do change their votes as Draft Opinion circulate. Nbc news has not confirmed the draft ruling, and so, far the Supreme Court has declined to comment. Even if this leak, even if this leak itself is unprecedented, the New York Times pointing out, early jobs of opinions had never leak before the final decision is announced. So weve got unprecedented across the board and a lot to begin to. With that, lets bring in our experts, phil
Nbc news, of course, has reached out to the Supreme Court which has no comment at this time. In the last hour, republican senator Susan Collins sharing reaction calling this decision inconsistent with what justices neil gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh both nominated and confirmed to the court in recent years said in their confirmation hearings, and in her private meetings with them before she agreed to vote for them. Well be going live to capitol hill. Also ahead, ill talk with drk congresswoman cory bush who shared firsthand the emotional weight of deciding to get an abortion. Her reaction and what it means for a womans right to choose. Joint base andrews, a source familiar with the matter telling nbc news that the president is expected to make brief remarks in the wake of the politico leak at jba before heading to alabama. Hes left the white house. So expect that in about 15 minutes at motorcade speed to joint base andrews. Joining me is nbcs ali vitali on capitol hill, nbcs Pete William