Exclusive: Inside the Supreme Court's negotiations and compromise on Idaho's abortion ban

The Supreme Court faced a potential blow to abortion access as it began the year, building on its 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade. In January, the court allowed Idaho to enforce its abortion ban with only an exception to prevent the death of a pregnant woman. However, a series of negotiations and misgivings among key conservatives led to a compromise decision in late June that limited the Idaho law and temporarily halted further abortion restrictions. This development deviated from the court’s pattern of conservative dominance. The article explores the internal dynamics and shifting positions of the justices during the case.