1. Nomination of conservative judges: President Trump could continue nominating conservative judges to federal courts, with the hope these judges might undercut Roe v. Wade or even overturn it if given the opportunity. President Trump already placed three justices on the Supreme Court, but it would ultimately be up to the justices to decide.
2. Executive orders: President Trump could use executive orders to place restrictions on abortion, although these could be legally challenged or reversed by future administrations.
3. Legislation: Though the power to legislate rests with Congress, President Trump could propose, support, or sign into law bills that restrict access to abortion at the federal level.
4. Funding: Trump’s administration already instituted a policy blocking federal family planning funds from going to clinics that provide or refer for abortions. Further restrictions could be implemented in the future.
5. International policy: The Trump administration expanded the “Mexico City Policy,” which bars U.S. aid from going to foreign NGOs that provide or promote abortion. This policy could be further expanded, or similar policies could be implemented.
Remember, all of these actions could face significant legal challenges or be reversed by future administrations. Furthermore, public opinion and the balance of power in Congress would play a significant role in what abortion-related action President Trump could take.
The opinion landscape around abortion is diverse and complex across the United States, with