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Illinois legislators are cosponsors of federal abortion ban
A Missouri Congressman has introduced a bill that would label unborn American children as people in the eyes of the law, and two Congress members from Illinois support it.
U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison of Missouri, a Republican, authored legislation that would “affirm the fundamental right to life for every human being, born and unborn,” and declare unborn children as “persons” under the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, according to a news release.
The bill aims to recognize and protect the right to life of unborn children and is dubbed the Life at Conception Act.
The full text of the law is not yet available.
Members of Congress from Illinois co-sponsored the bill. U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Oakland, and U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro have co-sponsored the legislation along with 65 others.
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to abortion, Rep. Burlison now argues that unborn children are human beings and entitled to protection under the Constitution.
“Every life is a sacred gift from God, deserving of dignity and protection from the moment of conception,” stated the representative. “The Life at Conception Act uses Congress’ constitutional authority to define personhood, fulfilling our moral and legal obligation to safeguard the lives of the unborn.”
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The representative cites the 14th amendment as reasoning for the bill: “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.”
Should the House Committee of the Judiciary release the bill for voting, the bill would need a majority of votes (218 of 435) to move to the Senate. If the bill moves to the Senate, it will need 51 out of 100 votes to pass, unless it is filibustered, which would then need 60 votes to pass. 53 Republicans hold seats in the Senate.
Tom Ackerman covers breaking news and trending news along with general news for the Springfield State Journal-Register. He can be reached at tackerman@gannett.com.
Illinois legislators are cosponsors of federal abortion banIn a shocking turn of events, several Illinois legislators have announced that they are cosponsoring a federal abortion ban. This move has ignited a firestorm of controversy and outcry from pro-choice advocates across the state.
The bill, known as the “Life at Conception Act,” seeks to establish legal personhood for fetuses at the moment of conception, effectively banning all abortions in the United States. The Illinois legislators who have thrown their support behind this bill claim that it is necessary to protect the rights of the unborn.
Opponents of the bill argue that it is a direct attack on women’s reproductive rights and could have far-reaching consequences for access to abortion services nationwide. They fear that if this bill were to become law, it would effectively overturn the landmark Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade.
As the debate rages on, it is clear that the issue of abortion continues to be a deeply divisive and contentious one in our society. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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#Illinois #legislators #cosponsors #federal #abortion #ban‘Tides are shifting’: Push to codify key Trump-era policy snags dozens of cosponsors, including Dems
FIRST ON FOX: A bill to restore the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” policy, introduced recently in the House, is racking up cosponsors as it becomes the latest immigration bill to pick up bipartisan support in the chamber.
Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, a freshman lawmaker, introduced the Remain in Mexico Act this month.
The bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols, which were introduced during the first Trump administration and required migrants to wait in Mexico while their asylum cases were heard, part of an effort to end the practice known as “catch and release.” The protocols were scrapped by the Biden administration, which argued they were cruel and ineffective.
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Then-President Donald Trump, left, speaks with U.S. Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott as they participate in a ceremony commemorating the 200th mile of border wall at the international border with Mexico in San Luis, Arizona, on June 23, 2020. (SAUL LOEB/AFP )
President Donald Trump has signed an order requiring the protocols to be restored, but codifying the policy in federal law would make it significantly harder for critics to then repeal it under a different administration.
However, with the bill now before Congress, it has already picked up over 100 cosponsors, Fox News Digital is told. That includes two Democrats, Rep. Marie Glusenkamp Perez, D-Wash., and Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine.
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“I am overwhelmed with gratitude that over one hundred of my colleagues have shown bipartisan support for my REMAIN in Mexico Act that codifies President Trump’s executive border action into law,” Gill said in a statement to Fox News Digital.
President Donald Trump made southern border security a top priority of his administration. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci | Christian Torres/Anadolu via Getty Images)
“The tides are shifting under President Trump—Congress knows we must strengthen our national security, prevent fraudulent asylum claims, and put our citizens first,” he said.
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The bill is one of a number of pieces of immigration legislation that have been introduced, with increasing signs of support from Democrats after a year in which illegal immigration was a top issue for voters and resulted in Republicans controlling the House, Senate and White House.
On Wednesday evening, the House passed the Laken Riley Act, which requires the detention of illegal immigrants accused of theft-related crimes. It had previously passed the Senate. In the House, 46 Democrats voted in favor of it.
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The House is expected to be active on illegal immigration, reflecting a flurry of orders coming from the White House. Those orders include declaring a national emergency at the border, sending troops to the border and canceling a slew of Biden-era parole programs.
In a surprising turn of events, a push to codify key Trump-era policies has garnered support from dozens of cosponsors, including Democrats. The tides are shifting as lawmakers come together to solidify the legacy of the previous administration.This bipartisan effort to enshrine certain policies into law highlights the continued influence of the Trump administration on Capitol Hill. From immigration to trade, these policies have sparked debate and controversy, yet they have managed to attract support from both sides of the aisle.
While some may view this move as a nod to the past, others see it as a necessary step to provide stability and continuity in our government. As the push to codify these policies gains momentum, it remains to be seen how it will impact future legislation and the direction of our country.
Stay tuned as we continue to follow this developing story and see how the shifting tides of politics may shape the future of America.
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