The steps the president has taken so far shed light on just how limited his powers are without congressional action.
— President Biden signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at making it easier to travel to obtain an abortion and enforcing federal non-discrimination laws for those seeking the procedure, his latest unilateral effort to secure abortion rights in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to strike down Roe v. Wade.
"Secretary Becerra is going to work with states through Medicaid to allow them to provide reproductive health care for women who live in states where abortions are being banned in that state," Mr. Biden said Wednesday."The executive order makes sure health care providers comply with federal law so women don't face delays or denials of medically necessary care.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas listens as President Biden delivers remarks virtually on Aug. 3, 2022.The White House has said it continues to look for actions the president can take on his own to protect abortion rights in light of Roe's reversal, but the steps the president has taken so far shed light on just how limited his powers are without congressional action.
the president issued to preserve abortion access. That executive order asked the Justice Department to do everything in its power to protect women seeking an abortion, including protecting their right to travel to another state and access approved abortion drugs. It also sought to ensure all women and girls experiencing the loss of a pregnancy can receive the medical care they need, no matter their state.
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