Congressional Digest

Supreme Court Debates October 2000 No. 7 Vol. 3
United States of America

Abortion Law and the Court

The Constitutionality of "Partial-Birth Abortion" Bans

United States of America

Amicus Curiae

Seth P. Waxman, Solicitor GeneralThe United States takes an interest in this case because the Congress has passed, and President Clinton has vetoed, legislation similar to the Nebraska statute. In addition, in certain instances such as in prisons or through the Indian Health Service, the Federal Government is responsible for either providing or paying for abortion services. Seth P. Waxman was nominated to be Solicitor General by President Clinton on September 17, 1997, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in November. Named Assistant Solicitor General in October 1996, he had been Acting Solicitor General since September 1, 1997. He is…

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