Nikki Haley shifts stance, supports federal law on abortion ban.

Former Gov. Nikki Haley Calls for Federal Law on Abortion

Speaking at the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s Road to Majority Policy Conference, former Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC) expressed her belief that there is a place for federal law on abortion. This comes on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade with its Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

“Now, some of the states have become more pro-life and I welcome that. Some have become more on the abortion side; I wish that wasn’t the case,” Haley told attendees. “But now there’s the issue of, is there a place for a federal law. I think there is.”

Haley acknowledged the challenges of passing federal legislation, stating, “But in order for us to have a federal law, let’s be honest, it takes the majority of the House, it takes 60, six zero, Senate votes and a signature of a president.”

This marks a shift in Haley’s previous stance, where she deemed a federal abortion ban as “unrealistic.” However, she emphasized the need for unity and finding common ground in Congress, which has historically been divided on this issue.

“We haven’t had 60 Senate votes in over 100 years. We might have 45 pro-life senators. So let’s start talking about how we can come together on what we can agree on,” she said. “I think we could do federal legislation that the American people will agree. Let’s stop late-term abortions. Let’s focus on encouraging more adoptions and making sure that we have kids with more love and foster care than not.”

Notably, other potential 2024 candidates, such as former Vice President Mike Pence and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), have also voiced their support for anti-abortion legislation. Pence challenged all 2024 candidates to endorse a 15-week federal abortion ban, while DeSantis highlighted his state’s six-week abortion ban.

As for former President Donald Trump, it remains to be seen if he will address a federal abortion ban in his keynote speech. However, he has previously boasted about his Supreme Court nominations that contributed to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

In conclusion, Haley reiterated her commitment to the cause of life, emphasizing the importance of compassion and protecting both babies and mothers. “We have to humanize this situation. We have to respect the fact that everybody has a story, and we have one goal: to make sure we save as many babies as possible and protect as many mothers as possible,” she stated. “That’s our goal.”

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