The Megyn Kelly Show Dems New Abortion Push, and SCOTUS Leaker Fallout, with Sen. Josh Hawley, Glenn Greenwald, and Jay Sekulow | Ep. 314
May 4, 2022
Senator Josh Hawley, a Missouri lawmaker and former clerk for Chief Justice John Roberts, joins Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald and lawyer Jay Sekulow. They dive into the intense fallout from the Supreme Court leak regarding Roe v. Wade. The trio debates the implications of codifying abortion rights, the ethical concerns over government leaks, and the risks to judicial integrity. They also discuss public sentiment on abortion and the political dynamics shaping upcoming legislative battles.
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People's Voice in Abortion Debate
- Kamala Harris criticizes Republicans for wanting to regulate abortion.
- Senator Hawley argues that overturning Roe is about letting the people decide.
Codifying Roe and Congressional Power
- Democrats are pushing to codify Roe with federal law, superseding state laws.
- Hawley questions Congress's constitutional authority to determine such bounds.
Potential Leaker and Impact
- The leaked draft opinion suggests the Supreme Court may overturn Roe v. Wade.
- Speculation points towards a Supreme Court clerk as the likely leaker.