Congress eyes showdowns on birth control, marriage equality

Still reeling from the Supreme Court’s decision to end Roe v. Wade, congressional Democrats are readying legislation to codify nationwide contraceptive access, LGBTQ marriage and parenting rights — and even potentially long-settled precedent on interracial marriage. The question: Will Republicans go along, or block them?…

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Several members even said they may introduce legislation to codify Loving v. Virginia, the 1967 decision legalizing interracial marriage, which was not listed in Thomas’ opinion.

“Loving may be in the crosshairs,” said Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas). “So, frankly, I believe it’s all doors open.”

Asked if he thought Democrats could move to codify Loving, Nadler said, “Yes, I do.”

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