Now that Roe is overturned, what can Democrats do to protect abortion rights?

President Joe Biden says “Roe is on the ballot” this November.

Now that Roe is overturned, what can Democrats do to protect abortion rights?
President Joe Biden speaks at the White House in Washington, Friday, June 24, 2022, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Andrew Harnik / Associated Press
Now that Roe is overturned, what can Democrats do to protect abortion rights?
President Joe Biden speaks at the White House in Washington, Friday, June 24, 2022, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Andrew Harnik / Associated Press

Now that Roe is overturned, what can Democrats do to protect abortion rights?

President Joe Biden says “Roe is on the ballot” this November.

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While Republicans are celebrating the reversal of Roe v. Wade, Democrats are urging voters to elect leaders who will restore abortion access and reproductive freedom. But what action can Democrats take to protect abortion rights at the federal and state levels?

Reset discusses what the Democratic strategy is moving forward, and how it could impact the Illinois primary Tuesday and midterm elections this fall.

GUEST: Lynn Sweet, columnist and Washington bureau chief for the Chicago Sun-Times