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Today in Supreme Court History: October 7, 1982

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Blackman, J. (2026, October 7). Today in Supreme Court History: October 7, 1982. Reason. https://reason.com/volokh/2026/10/07/today-in-supreme-court-history-october-7-1982-7/

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On October 7, 1982, the U.S. Supreme Court heard a case concerning the constitutionality of a Texas law that prohibited solicitation for contraceptive services near abortion clinics, which was seen as an infringement on reproductive rights advocates' ability to provide information and services related to birth control. The decision ultimately struck down this legislation, affirming protections for individuals advocating reproductive health within certain contexts. This ruling reinforced First Amendment freedoms and had significant implications for the legal landscape surrounding reproductive rights in America.

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