Enshrine abortion rights nationally to override restrictive states.
Pros:
- It guarantees uniform abortion access across all states.
- It shields providers and patients from uneven state penalties.
- It reduces health disparities tied to geography and income level.
Cons:
- It’s seen as federal overreach into states’ medical regulation.
- It risks intensifying polarization and protracted legal fights.
- It may undermine state-level compromise on reproductive policy.
Conclusion: The WHPA secures consistency but must navigate deep federal-state tensions.