'We must understand the urgency': Hakeem Jeffries' warning 'if Roe v Wade falls, so will democracy' garners Internet's attention

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In a recent appearance on MSNBC’s 'Deadline,' House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) made a stark assertion: if the Supreme Court can overturn Roe v Wade, then "democracy can fall." 

Jeffries accurately highlights that the consequences of such a ruling go beyond just reproductive rights.

Hakeem Jeffries warns of the ripple effects

Jeffries stated, “It’s important for the American people to understand that if Roe v Wade can fall, anything can fall. Social Security itself can fall. Medicare can fall. The Affordable Care Act can fall. Democracy can fall. Brown v Board of Education can fall, as Justice Thomas made clear in his concurring observation and opinion yesterday."

Jeffries went on to say, “The court has done a lot over the last several years to degrade public confidence in the institution, and, you know, that’s quite unfortunate, because we need a fair and impartial Judicial branch as part of our architecture. A handful of MAGA on the Supreme Court pushed things too far in an extreme direction."

Highlighting the broader implications, Jeffries emphasized, “I think we just have to continue to encourage the American people that at the end of the day, who they elect as president, who they elect into the United States Senate will help determine the future fate of the United States Supreme Court."

Hakeem Jeffries calls for electoral action

Expressing hope for change through democratic processes, Jeffries added, “Based on the view that the public lacks confidence in the Supreme Court, I’m hopeful that will be a factor in November when people go to the polls.”

Jeffries emphasizes the importance of upcoming elections in shaping the future trajectory of the Supreme Court. With the power to nominate and confirm justices resting with the president and the Senate, voters have a direct stake in the composition of the judiciary.

He urges Americans to consider the implications for the Supreme Court when they cast their ballots, framing it as a critical factor in preserving democratic norms and values.

Mixed responses to Jeffries' remarks on judicial independence

Jeffries' remarks on the erosion of public confidence in the judiciary and the potential consequences of a Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade have sparked a range of reactions from the public.

One user wrote, "These judges don’t respect legal precedent. And their Supreme Court Justices! "

Another added, "Weird how you all don't understand the difference between legislation created by Congress and legislation made by SCOTUS. One of them is unconstitutional. Not to mention that you lie about what is a right, as detailed by the constitution, and what is not."

One user wrote, "He speaks truth. We must listen and understand the urgency."

Another added, "So unfortunate that Hakeem Jeffries chose to tell all these truths to the GOPs favorite MSNBC correspondent, Katy Tur." [sic]

One added, "He ain’t lying."

Another said, "He's not wrong! They can come after any right and won't stop!"

Another wrote, "The sky is falling . . ."

 

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