Will Republicans pass a national abortion ban?

There’s a real possibility that Republicans might try to pass a national abortion ban. They’re increasingly framing it as a "minimum national standard" rather than an outright ban, but don’t be fooled. This language is intended to make it sound less restrictive, but in reality, it’s designed to restrict access to abortion nationwide, regardless of individual states' laws or popularity of abortion.

By using terms like "minimum national standard," the far right is working to rebrand the concept of a national ban, hoping to make it seem like a moderate approach. But make no mistake—these "minimum standards" would have the effect of limiting abortion access across the country, even in states with strong protections. The shift in language is largely rhetorical, and if passed, this kind of legislation could mean a significant rollback of reproductive rights nationwide.