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Associated Press
Chris Megerian
Washington (AP) — President Joe Biden told the Democratic Governor on Friday "everything" to protect access to the Supreme Court's follow-up abortion. We are considering options for this. " Decision to overturn the Roe v. Wade case.
The day after returning from the European summit, Biden described the ruling as "tragic" and tried to enact a national ban on abortion if the Republicans regained control of parliament. Warned that there is a possibility of doing so. He urged the Democrats to elect at least two senators, created filibuster exceptions, and allowed the protection provided in the Roe v. Wade case to be codified.
At least two Democratic senators, Joe Manchin in West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema in Arizona, have blocked efforts to avoid filibuster. The party voted for Vice President Kamala Harris's tiebreaker, in addition to unanimous support from 48 Democrats in the Senate and two ally independents, to turn that rule into a firm opposition to the Republican Party. Will need.
New York Governor Kathy Hokul suggested that Biden consider conducting an abortion at a federal facility such as a veterans' hospital or military base in a state that limits abortion.
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said Native American tribes with some sovereignty over their lands could also be valuable partners. ..
"We are considering all the options," Biden said.
But he didn't make any announcements. Some activists and Democrats are dissatisfied with the overly cautious approach from the administration, especially as court decisions have been expected since the draft leaked nearly two months ago.
The June 24 decision of justice overturned the 1973 decision proclaiming the constitutional right to abortion. Each state determines whether the procedure can be performed.
