Chip Somodevilla via Getty Images Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has pledged to protect the right to an abortion even if Roe v. Wade is overturned. “The only responsible response to that would be to pass legislation making Roe the law of the land. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden reaffirmed on Monday that he would work to codify abortion rights into federal law if elected. Codifying Roe v. Wade is shorthand for passing a law that protects the right to choose. “Reminder: Roe v. Wade *is* the law of the land and abortion is inaccessible or nearly so for many who want it,” said Robin Marty, author of “Handbook for a Post-Roe America,” in a tweet.

Source: Huffington Post October 06, 2020 17:48 UTC