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In reply to the discussion: Bernie: Congress Must Codify Roe v. Wade 'NOW' [View all]
JT45242
(3,816 posts)61. Roe v Wade had circuitous logic based on 'right to privacy', a federal law would supercede state law
If the federal government would pass a law allowing the procedure in all states the superior level rules would go into effect
federal law supersedes state law which supersedes local (county/city) laws.
Then the USSC decision that overturned the many existing state laws would be moot (Roe v Wade) because there would be a specific federal statute protecting the right.
It might be challenged as an unconstitutional law because it was not enumerated in the Constitution as a power. Not sure how they would get around it -- they could make RU-486 and other abortion pills available for interstate commerce but in person abortions are medical procedures that occur in a single state -- so hard to justify interstate commerce.
Not sure how the RWNJ part of the court would try to dismantle the federal law -- but if passed it could prevent new heinous state laws from going into effect while it worked its way to the USSC, which would hopefully be reshaped with no Hand Maiden, Traitor Thomas, and Beer Bong on it.
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Demsrule86
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#53
It is meaningless really...we don't have the votes. Let's concentrate on electing Democrats.
Demsrule86
May 2022
#173
It makes us look weak. And the GOP never succeeded now did they? We need to concentrate
Demsrule86
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#172
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Demsrule86
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MLK/Steiman wrapped in one. Yes, we know. He campaigned on it and we called him on it.
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The kind of strong feminist who didn't bother campaigning for the first female candidate
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InAbLuEsTaTe
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Demsrule86
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THANK YOU!! YES!! Bernie will fight tooth and nail... why he commands respect.
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Demsrule86
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#283
Let's get Murkowski, Collins and Capito to put their money where their mouth is.
gldstwmn
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#233
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Demsrule86
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#236
Why insult Bernie on this? He should be applauded... apparently Chuck Schumer agrees with Bernie!!
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#238
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#35
They could easily vote to support the legislation, and vote against the rule change.
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#64
You said it!! It's time for the commendation to stop & the fighting to start!!
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#256
What did the Gop get really? Judges that our some on our side deemed not important enough
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#205
I actually wasn't accusing you of not voting for Hillary Clinton...I assume everyone here
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#281
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#282
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#287
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Demsrule86
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#207
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#31
A vote MUST be taken in the Senate so that all (R)s must defend their voting record!
JT45242
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#47
None of what you want can happen with the current number of Democrats...our only choice is to
Demsrule86
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#212
Roe v Wade had circuitous logic based on 'right to privacy', a federal law would supercede state law
JT45242
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#61
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I'm comparing the two. You are saying that Sanders didn't work enough for Clinton.
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federal law would neuter state laws in the meantime but likely be overturned by future SC ruling
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