Harris rallies against GOP push to roll back abortion rights

"Meanwhile, abortion opponents are searching for ways to use the courts to further restrict abortion."

"Democrats still lost control of the House and expanded their Senate majority by only one vote, meaning legislation that would create a nationwide right to abortion remains out of reach."

"The nonprofit health organization found that advocates have generally taken one of three approaches to mounting legal challenges against abortion laws by claiming the laws violate state constitutional protections, infringe on some states’ guaranteed rights to make health care choices, or block religious freedoms."

"WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris railed against efforts in Washington and in Republican-led states to restrict abortion on what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, invoking fundamental American values such as freedom to make the case for protecting abortion access despite the Supreme Court’s decision to eliminate constitutional protections for it."

"Leading the administration’s response on commemorating Roe on Sunday, Harris methodically detailed fights throughout history for certain liberties, such as civil rights and the right to vote for women, and tied that to access for abortion, which Harris called the “fundamental, constitutional, right of a woman to make decisions about her own body.”"

"It’s unclear which legal arguments may be most successful, with the states’ highest courts ultimately deciding how accessible abortion will be."

"House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Florida is critical because its rules for abortion are less restrictive than its neighbors, making it a relatively safe harbor for women in the region who are trying to end their pregnancies."

"Lake, a Democratic pollster who has worked with Biden, said the White House strategy on abortion had three goals."

"Renee Bracey Sherman, founder and executive director of the group We Testify, which advocates for women who have had abortions, said she is disappointed that Biden hasnu2019t done more."

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"Sen. Tina Smith, D-Mi., had joined with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., last year to call on Biden to formally declare a public health emergency."

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"Sen. Tina Smith, D-Mi., had joined with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., last year to call on Biden to formally declare a public health emergency."

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"Sen. Tina Smith, D-Mi., had joined with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., last year to call on Biden to formally declare a public health emergency."

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"Harris outlined the consequences of abortion restrictions: The 10-year-old girl in Ohio who became pregnant after a rape but had to travel out of state for an abortion."

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"History is going to show we are on the right side of this issue,u201d Harris said."

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"Leading the administrationu2019s response on commemorating Roe on Sunday, Harris methodically detailed fights throughout history for certain liberties, such as civil rights and the right to vote for women, and tied that to access for abortion, which Harris called the u201cfundamental, constitutional, right of a woman to make decisions about her own body.u201d"

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"Biden never did, but Smith said she is satisfied with the steps he has taken."

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"Biden never did, but Smith said she is satisfied with the steps he has taken."

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"WASHINGTON (AP) u2014 Vice President Kamala Harris railed against efforts in Washington and in Republican-led states to restrict abortion on what would have been the 50th aiversary of Roe vs. Wade, invoking fundamental American values such as freedom to make the case for protecting abortion access despite the Supreme Courtu2019s decision to eliminate constitutional protections for it."

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"How dare they?u201dThe decision for Harris to speak in Tallahassee, the state capital, reflects how the battle lines have shifted since last summer."

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"There are concerns that Biden and his administration have exhausted their options for executive actions."

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"Biden aounced last year that states could apply for waivers to use Medicaid dollars to pay for women to travel to get abortions."

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"In Florida, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis may seek the Republican presidential nomination, the first step to challenging President Joe Biden, who has been preparing for a reelection campaign."

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"In Florida, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis may seek the Republican presidential nomination, the first step to challenging President Joe Biden, who has been preparing for a reelection campaign."

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"Biden, in a statement Sunday, said u201cwomen should be able to make these deeply personal decisions free from political interference."

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"Ahead of her speech, Harris told abortion rights advocates on a conference call Sunday that they should keep up their energy as they push back against restrictions in Republican-led states and work on behalf of candidates in local races who support abortion access."

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"Lake, a Democratic pollster who has worked with Biden, said the White House strategy on abortion had three goals."

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"u201cThe right of every woman, in every state in this country to make decisions about her own body is on the line,u201d Harris said."

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"Harris said in a fiery speech before a boisterous crowd of 1,500 people in Tallahassee, Florida."

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