Harris Has Her Sights on a Fixture of Abortion Policy

The Hyde Amendment, which bars federal programs from covering the cost of most abortions, has been a fixture of the U.S. budget for around 50 years, but is now coming under scrutiny. Vice President Kamala Harris has shown her opposition to it, especially with issues of reproductive rights and racial justice intertwined. Should the amendment be repealed, it could significantly change abortion access, but challenges could remain due to state anti-abortion laws.
Source: www.theatlantic.com
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