Hyde Amendment Draws Scrutiny for Election 2020

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Abortion-rights supporters take part in a protest Thursday, May 30, 2019, in St. Louis. A St. Louis judge heard an hour of arguments Thursday on Planned Parenthood's request for a temporary restraining order that would prohibit the state from allowing the license for Missouri's only abortion clinic to lapse at midnight Friday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Abortion-rights supporters take part in a protest Thursday, May 30, 2019, in St. Louis. A St. Louis judge heard an hour of arguments Thursday on Planned Parenthood’s request for a temporary restraining order that would prohibit the state from allowing the license for Missouri’s only abortion clinic to lapse at midnight Friday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

As the debate continues and states challenge , the Hyde Amendment, which eliminates the use of any federal funds for abortions, is being lost in the conversation. The Hyde Amendment was on the table last week as Democratic candidate Joe Biden decided to abandon his support for Hyde after he learned of its discriminatory nature. Congresswoman (D-CA), who is supporting (D-CA) for president, is working to repeal the Hyde Amendment.

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