The Daily An Anti-Abortion Campaigner on the Movement’s Historic Win
Jul 7, 2022
James Bopp, the general counsel for the National Right to Life Committee, is a key figure in the anti-abortion movement and has fought for decades to overturn Roe v. Wade. He shares personal motivations behind the movement’s strategies. Bopp discusses the historical evolution of anti-abortion efforts, the complexities of navigating legal battles, and the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision on abortion rights. The conversation highlights ongoing state-level challenges and the shifting political landscape in the aftermath of this historic ruling.
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Bopp's Medical Background
- James Bopp's father, an anesthesiologist, instilled in him the importance of the Hippocratic Oath and the idea that abortion is harmful.
- Bopp initially intended to become a doctor but switched to law after struggling with organic chemistry.
Hearing the Roe v. Wade Decision
- Bopp was driving home when he heard the news about Roe v. Wade, a decision he found devastating.
- This fueled his desire to fight for change and contribute to overturning the ruling.
Strategic Approach to Overturning Roe
- James Bopp strategically modeled his legal approach against Roe v. Wade on the NAACP's successful overturning of Plessy v. Ferguson.
- This involved incremental challenges to chip away at the precedent, rather than a single, sweeping overturn.