On May 2, the D.C. news outlet Politico published a draft opinion of a Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade.

An actual decision has not been issued. What was leaked was a draft, written by Justice Samuel Alito, but, in the days since it was published, people have sprung into action. Some South Carolina Republicans are pushing to pass more aggressive abortion legislation. Abortion providers in the state are preparing for a six-week ban on abortions that's currently blocked in the courts to potentially go into effect as soon as this summer.

This week, we’re talking about what would happen in South Carolina if Roe v. Wade is overturned.

More coverage: 

• SC legislators could consider banning abortion in a special session after justices rule
• SC Republicans poised to impose stricter abortion bans if Roe v. Wade is overturned
• Mike Pence to condemn abortion in SC as Supreme Court suggests Roe v. Wade overturn
• Understand SC: Lawmakers poised to pass bill banning most abortions in SC

Understand SC is a weekly podcast from The Post and Courier that draws from the reporting resources and knowledge of our newsroom to help you better understand South Carolina. 

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This episode was hosted and edited by Emily Williams and featured reporter Nick Reynolds.