Democratic Senator Threatens a 'Revolution' if Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade By Abby Liebing
November 30, 2021 at 2:24pm
The Supreme Court will hear opening arguments on Wednesday in a case that poses a direct threat to the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion.
The case — Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization — examines the constitutionality of a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy except where there is a medical emergency or severe fetal abnormality.
Roe v. Wade, on the other hand, allows abortion up to about 24 weeks, or when a fetus can survive outside of the womb, after which states may regulate or prohibit the procedure.
As the court prepares to hear the Dobbs case, some Democrats have been practically threatening chaos if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire warned Monday that if Roe v. Wade is overturned, a “revolution” could follow.
During a virtual event featuring that state’s House and Senate delegations, Adam Sexton, a reporter from WMUR-TV, asked about the abortion case.
“I hope the Supreme Court is listening to the people of the United States because — to go back to Adam Sexton’s question — I think if you want to see a revolution, go ahead, outlaw Roe v. Wade and see what the response is of the public, particularly young people,” Shaheen said, according to Fox News. “Because I think that will not be acceptable to young women or young men.”
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