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Will Rollins: “Federal law means that it applies nationally, means that it…”

Featuring: Will Rollins, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House California, District 41

The Issue Is: Ronna McDaniel & Will Rollins

Published September 30, 2022 | Video Starts at 15:38

… that actually in California, where clearly there are so many protections in place for, for a woman's right to choose? Well, it's disingenuous of her to respond like that because Federal law means that it applies nationally, means that it supersedes state law. means that even if California passes a constitutional amendment, if Republicans take control of Congress in the White House, they can pass a national ban. (15:38–15:44)

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