Relitigated

#12 Buck v. Bell

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Show Notes

In this episode we re-argue the Supreme Court case Buck v. Bell.

A young woman was committed to an institution, due to the state's concerns about her disability and vulnerability. After a formal legal proceeding, it is determined that she should be sterilized.

The question before the court: is the law authorizing sterilization of a disabled person valid under the 14th Amendment?

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