McConnell says national abortion ban ‘possible’ if Roe overturned

Published May 8, 2022 2:27pm ET



Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said a national abortion ban is “possible” if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.

McConnell talked about what may come next if the high court dismantles the landmark abortion decision, as is hinted in a leaked draft opinion, while expressing opposition to ending the filibuster to pass legislation on the issue.

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