In a recent interview, Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois shared her deep disturbance over the news that a federal judge will delay the federal election subversion trial while former President Trump's appeals over presidential immunity play out, potentially all the way up to the U.S. Supreme Court. Duckworth called out the Supreme Court's lean towards the far-right, expressing concern that it might not follow precedent and may favor Trump.
The Senator spoke passionately about the recent decision by the Supreme Court to hear the abortion medication case to decide whether to restrict mithopristone nationwide. She asserted robustly that every American should be able to access medication in a manner that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determines is safe and effective. The Senator emphasized that judge's lack of medical expertise makes them unqualified to make decisions concerning women's welfare, health, and well-being.
She vowed never to halt her efforts to enshrine the right to choose into law. As Senator Duckworth stated, Senate Democrats should advocate passing the Women's Right to Reproductive Healthcare Act in response to potential Supreme Court decisions as they continue to stand up for every level of women's rights to have their own reproductive choices.
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Senator Duckworth reminded readers of the case in Texas where a woman named Kate Cox was forced to risk her fertility and health due to her state's restrictions on abortion. Cox's fetus had a fatal condition called trisomy 18, yet Texas laws compelled her to carry her child to term. Duckworth criticized Texas Republicans for these stringent laws, cautioning that no woman should be made to risk her health and fertility or to leave their state to get the necessary health care.
The Senator also criticized the proposed '15-week compromise' pointed out by numerous Republican politicians and firmly stated her commitment to reinstate Roe V. Wade. Duckworth remains staunchly committed to upholding the rights of every American in every state to have reproductive choices. She concluded by expressing her determination to challenge any nationwide abortion bans.
