Many lamented the draft decision, which still may see revisions. They said it may threaten other long-thought fundamental rights. Others were concerned about how the draft opinion was leaked and pu…
— that reversed its landmark opinion, Roe v. Wade, in 1973.
If that happens, at least 26 states are likely to outlaw abortions, according to the Guttmacher Institute, an abortion rights advocacy group. Schiff, like many Democrats on Tuesday, hearkened back to Supreme Court confirmation hearings when they said they counted on pledges that the conservative justices — then nominees for the highest Court — would respect precedent.
The Congress can do little to stop the court from undoing Roe v. Wade unless more Republicans join Democrats in voting to protect abortion access, which is highly unlikely. Schumer said the Senate would vote next week on emerging legislation. But facing a certain filibuster by Republicans, the Democrats signaled they prefer to fight over the issue on the campaign trail this fall, rather than in Congress. The House is away this week.
“The Supreme Court of the United States embodies more than just America’s highest judicial power,” he said. “It holds a sacred trust that is bound up in our nation’s highest ideals. After yesterday’s media leak of a draft opinion, however, that confidence is deeply shaken.” California lawmakers vowed to go further on Tuesday by becoming among the first to guarantee a right to an abortion in a state constitution.
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