Roe Ruling Creates Crisis for Women, States: Sen. Smith

The transcript discusses the implications of a court decision that overturns Roe v. Wade, pushing the decision-making power on abortion rights back to state legislatures. It highlights the existence of trigger laws in many states that will restrict or eliminate abortion access. The conversation also covers the challenges of passing federal legislation to protect abortion rights due to the Senate's filibuster rules and the political divide between parties on this issue.

What is the significance of the filibuster in the context of abortion legislation in the Senate?

How do the views of the two major political parties differ regarding abortion rights?