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Warren says Democratic victories in PA, WI would lead Senate to cement abortion rights

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Sunday that Democratic victories in November would enable Congress to cement abortion rights at the federal level, following a Supreme Court ruling that overturned its landmark decision that recognized a national right to an abortion.

The Massachusetts Democrat identified Pennsylvania and Wisconsin as states featuring crucial Senate elections this fall, and she decried leaving decisions about abortion restrictions and rights to individual states.

“Focus like a laser on the election in November and we get two more senators on the Democratic side, two senators who are willing to protect access to abortion and get rid of the filibuster so that we can pass it,” Ms.