Osiris-ODS
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No, there won't be new abortion laws on the federal level. Did you not read the Supreme Court draft? The entire point is that the issue is reserved for the states under the 10th amendment. There's nothing in the Constitution that allows the federal government to legislate this issue. If Congress passed such a law, it would be struck down by the Supreme Court.Of course not, however a strong Dim majority in the Senate could lead to new abortion laws on a federal level.
Right now the Senate could pass legislation that codifies Roe. It likely would not pass however since the Dims do not have a filibuster-proof majority. They also likely do not have even a simple majority to end the filibuster.
However, if they picked up enough seats in November (they'll never get enough) the issue could change quickly.