Originally Posted by flaja

Absolutely true. The Republicans say they cannot legislate against abortion until Roe is overturned. But how can the Supreme Court issue a ruling except when a legal case is before it? What opportunity can the Court have to overturn Roe, if no law against Roe comes before it? And if the Republicans won't legislate against Roe, how can any law against Roe ever reach the Court?

In the decades since the Roe decision came down, the Republicans have controlled the White House and both Houses of Congress and they have yet to effectively put any legislative restrictions on abortion. So why should anyone believe the Republicans will ever do so?

Also, all but 2 of the justices to sit on the Supreme Court since the Roe decision were appointed by Republicans, and yet the Court still cannot muster a majority to overturn Roe. Just what are the Republicans waiting for?