Harris discusses abortion laws with state attorneys general

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The White House has few options available to protect abortion nationwide after legislation to codify the Roe v. Wade decision in federal law failed last month in the Senate.

suggesting that justices are on the brink of overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling legalizing abortion nationwide. In recent weeks, she's held virtual meetings with women's rights organizations and with abortion providers from states with some of the country’s strictest restrictions — while also discussing the issue in person with faith leaders in Los Angeles.

The vice president said attorneys general"have the power to assess and potentially challenge the constitutionality of laws that are being passed in their states.” They can also convene legal organizations and other support groups"to offer services to the folks who will be affected by the laws in their states,” she said., Harris has argued that other key court rulings allowing access to contraception and legalizing same-sex marriage could also be threatened.

 

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