Roe v Wade has guaranteed the right to an abortion for almost 50 years. The decision by the conservative-majority Supreme Court paves the way to about half of the 50 US states banning or heavily restricting the procedure.
No he could have just placed someone in since they literally refused to even hold a hearing on a nominee. Could have argued that since they wouldn't hold a hearing they implicitly accept his nomination or something. It was unprecedented at the time though
No he could have just placed someone in since they literally refused to even hold a hearing on a nominee. Could have argued that since they wouldn't hold a hearing they implicitly accept his nomination or something. It was unprecedented at the time though