Justice Samuel Alito’s recent ruling against Roe v. Wade has sparked a troubling wave of surveillance and control specifically targeting women. In Nebraska, a mother and daughter were prosecuted after their private Facebook messages discussing an abortion were handed over to authorities. Meanwhile, lawmakers in Texas aim to make searching for abortion information online and traveling for the procedure illegal, as their law rewards those who report individuals terminating pregnancies. Conservative judges are also using outdated federal laws to ban the delivery of abortion medication across the country, extending their influence into states that Republicans do not govern. These efforts by the conservative legal movement seek to interfere with women’s autonomy in deciding whether or not to have a child.
However, Justice Alito should not shoulder all the blame for these laws and attempts to impose right-wing morality on those who do not share conservative principles. The primary responsibility lies with Donald Trump, who appointed a significant portion of the Supreme Court justices. These hard-core right-wing ideologues fulfilled Trump’s promise by overturning Roe. Trump’s impact on individual freedom is unparalleled since the mid-20th century.
If you find yourself unable to access abortions, feeling afraid to leave your state, nervous about discussing abortion online, or reluctant to ask for support, you have Donald Trump to thank. He has facilitated an environment where seeking an abortion becomes increasingly challenging. Despite this, headlines may wrongly paint Trump as moderate on abortion. In a recent interview, he criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for signing a law banning abortions at six weeks, but his rambling comments hinted at supporting a federal abortion ban. Trump’s proposition for a federal ban would only worsen the encroachment of the abortion surveillance state, as it would commit the full resources of the federal government to control women’s reproductive choices. Republican-run states are currently limited by federalism in imposing on individuals’ private lives, but the federal government faces fewer restrictions.
While headlines may suggest Trump’s moderation on abortion, his true legacy shows otherwise. He appointed justices who overturned Roe, he filled the federal bench with right-wing ideologues rewriting laws to suit conservative preferences, and he enabled red-state governors like DeSantis to enact abortion bans, leading to increased state control over people’s lives. It is crucial not to be fooled by Trump’s rhetoric. His actions speak louder than his words. Trump has a track record of aligning with conservative orthodoxy, despite occasional departures from rhetoric during his political campaigns.
Ultimately, the anti-abortion movement understands Trump’s true allegiance. They recognize that his current statements hold little meaning compared to his past actions. The movement has little reason to doubt that Trump will continue to act in their favor, based on his consistent support thus far.
In the early years of the Trump presidency, right-wing evangelical leaders likened him to Cyrus, the Persian emperor in the Bible who freed the Israelites. While the theological comparison may be debated, the consequences of Trump’s presidency are undeniable and speak for themselves.
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