Abby Vesoulis

national politics reporter for Mother Jones

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Following the overturning of Roe. v. Wade, some Jews and Muslims are now fighting in court, saying their religious freedom to have an abortion is compromised.

Some Jews say anti-abortion laws discriminate against their freedom of religion

Following the overturning of Roe. v. Wade, some Jews and Muslims are now fighting in court, saying their religious freedom to have an abortion is compromised.

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