I think the only thing that would really guarantee abortion rights nationally is a constitutional amendment, because the Supreme Court can presume to arrogate to themselves the power to overturn laws even if the laws state that they have no jurisdiction, but a federal abortion rights law would help.
I think the only thing that would really guarantee abortion rights nationally is a constitutional amendment, because the Supreme Court can presume to arrogate to themselves the power to overturn laws even if the laws state that they have no jurisdiction, but a federal abortion rights law would help.
I can't imagine this court ever letting any constitutional amendment survive, even in the unlikely event an amendment passes (say, to get rid of the electoral college). Some right-wing group will sue once the 38th state approves, and SCOTUS will find a misplaced comma means the whole process is undone. This court has completely removed my faith in settled precedent -- not sure it will ever get built back up again.
I think the only thing that would really guarantee abortion rights nationally is a constitutional amendment, because the Supreme Court can presume to arrogate to themselves the power to overturn laws even if the laws state that they have no jurisdiction, but a federal abortion rights law would help.
Or a left wing court. Neither of which is an easy lift currently.
I can't imagine this court ever letting any constitutional amendment survive, even in the unlikely event an amendment passes (say, to get rid of the electoral college). Some right-wing group will sue once the 38th state approves, and SCOTUS will find a misplaced comma means the whole process is undone. This court has completely removed my faith in settled precedent -- not sure it will ever get built back up again.
They have ignored the 14th Amendment, so you could be right.