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Yes, the Supreme Court has overturned precedent before

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Yes, the Supreme Court has overturned precedent before

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No, DUI charges against Paul Pelosi haven’t been dropped

Paul Pelosi’s DUI charges have not been dropped. On June 23, he was formally charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury.
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VERIFY Fact sheet: Roe v. Wade and U.S. abortion rights

The Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to an abortion. The VERIFY team answers questions about what that means.
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No, Justices Barrett, Gorsuch and Kavanaugh didn’t say they wouldn’t overturn Roe v. Wade during confirmation hearings

The three justices said Roe v. Wade is an important Supreme Court precedent, but none said they wouldn’t overturn it.
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No, Tennessee did not ban Plan B emergency contraceptive

A viral tweet claimed a new law passed in Tennessee made it a crime to order emergency contraceptives. That’s false.
Health

No, health data from most period-tracking apps is not protected under HIPAA

HIPAA applies to covered entities, like health care providers that conduct electronic transactions, but not most of the period-tracking apps found in an app store.
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No, abortion isn't illegal in all states now that Roe v. Wade is overturned

Some states previously passed laws banning or restricting access to abortions. Those laws are now set to go into effect.
Money

No, AriZona Iced Tea hasn’t raised the price of its 99-cent can to $1.29

The price of a 23-ounce can of AriZona Iced Tea hasn’t changed. The cans are sold for $1.29 in Canadian dollars, which is equivalent to 99 cents in the U.S.
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AriZona Iced Tea did not change the price on its cans from $0.99 to $1.29

The price of a 23-ounce can of AriZona Iced Tea hasn’t changed. The cans are sold for $1.29 in Canadian dollars, which is equivalent to 99 cents in the U.S.
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No, Supreme Court justices didn’t say the US needs a ‘domestic supply of infants’ for adoption

The line, which appeared in both the leaked draft opinion and final decision overturning Roe v. Wade, is actually a footnote referencing 2008 CDC report on adoption.
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Yes, Congress could pass a federal law that supersedes a Supreme Court ruling

If Congress passes a law that supersedes a Supreme Court ruling, the Supreme Court could later deem that law unconstitutional and strike it down.
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No, SCOTUS ruling does not overturn all state restrictions on concealed carry

The court struck down a New York law that required people have a specific reason to obtain a concealed carry permit. But other types of requirements can stay.

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Yes, the Supreme Court has overturned precedent before

No, DUI charges against Paul Pelosi haven’t been dropped

VERIFY Fact sheet: Roe v. Wade and U.S. abortion rights

No, Justices Barrett, Gorsuch and Kavanaugh didn’t say they wouldn’t overturn Roe v. Wade during confirmation hearings

No, Tennessee did not ban Plan B emergency contraceptive

No, health data from most period-tracking apps is not protected under HIPAA

No, abortion isn't illegal in all states now that Roe v. Wade is overturned

No, AriZona Iced Tea hasn’t raised the price of its 99-cent can to $1.29

AriZona Iced Tea did not change the price on its cans from $0.99 to $1.29

No, Supreme Court justices didn’t say the US needs a ‘domestic supply of infants’ for adoption

Yes, Congress could pass a federal law that supersedes a Supreme Court ruling

No, SCOTUS ruling does not overturn all state restrictions on concealed carry

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