Democrats Push to Repeal Comstock Act Amid Abortion Rights Battle

In response to potential conservative uses of the Comstock Act to restrict abortion, Democrats are strategizing to repeal the 19th-century law.

Congressional Democrats, led by Sen. Tina Smith, are discussing legislation to repeal the Comstock Act, aiming to safeguard reproductive freedom.
The Comstock Act, which prohibits the mailing of abortion-related materials, has been cited by conservative justices in recent Supreme Court arguments.
Abortion rights activists are cautious about pushing for repeal before the Supreme Court's decision on the mifepristone case, expected this summer.
Conservative groups and former Trump administration officials are seeking to use the Comstock Act to effectively ban abortions nationally.
Democrats argue the repeal is crucial for reproductive rights, despite the challenges of passing such legislation in a divided Congress.