The White House Faces Legal Challenges in its Reaction to the Abortion Ruling
The White House is navigating legal minefields as it considers ways the federal government could move to protect abortion access following the historic Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade that reversed nearly 50 years of precedent.
The administration is under pressure to take a more aggressive response, but the White House has cautioned that steps like using federal land for abortion services could have adverse consequences. It’s also poised to face roadblocks from certain parts of the conservative-leaning judicial system if it takes actions that end up being legally disputed.
Advocates, state officials and experts say there is more the administration can do, though they too acknowledge that steps need to be thoroughly reviewed in order to understand the legal implications.
