Today in Supreme Court History: May 23, 1991

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Today in Supreme Court History: May 23, 1991

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On May 23, 1991, the Supreme Court decided the case Rust v. Sullivan. This decision was significant during the Rehnquist Court era. It addressed important issues related to government funding and abortion services.

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▪The case involved a challenge to federal regulations concerning abortion counseling.
▪The Supreme Court upheld the regulations, ruling they did not violate the First Amendment.
▪The decision had lasting implications for reproductive rights and government funding policies.

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Politics Today in Supreme Court History: May 23, 1991 Josh Blackman | 5.23.2026 7:00 AM 5/23/1991: Rust v. Sullivan is decided. <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="wp-image-8053024 size-full" src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/q60/uploads/2020/03/1990-1991-Rehnquist.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="394" srcset="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/q60/uploads/2020/03/1990-1991-Rehnquist.jpg 500w, https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/q60/uploads/2020/03/1990-1991-Rehnquist-300x236.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" />The Rehnquist Court (1991)

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