Kamala Harris Advocates for Filibuster Elimination to Protect Abortion Rights

Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for Vice President, supports ending the filibuster to pass legislation protecting abortion rights. The move aims to codify access to safe abortions following the 2022 Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade. Harris wants the Senate to lower the legislative threshold to a simple majority.

Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for Vice President in November's presidential election, has announced her support for ending the Senate's legislative filibuster

On Tuesday, Harris emphasized the urgency of lowering the 60-vote requirement in the upper chamber to a simple majority, specifically to pass national abortion rights legislation.

The move comes after a 2022 Supreme Court decision overturned Roe v. Wade, leading to bans or severe restrictions in about a dozen U.S. states. Harris aims to codify the protection of reproductive rights at the national level.

(With inputs from agencies.)