Vice President Kamala Harris has voiced concerns over the fundamental freedoms at stake following recent Supreme Court rulings.
Key Rulings Overview: The Supreme Court made three significant rulings, affecting race-based college admissions, student loan forgiveness, and LGBTQ+ protections.
* The court struck down President Biden’s $400 billion student debt relief plan, ruled in favor of a web designer refusing to create websites for same-sex weddings, and effectively ended affirmative action in college admissions.
Harris’s Perspective: Harris sees a worrying trend in these court decisions, stating they attack foundational freedoms and access to opportunity.
* In an interview with NPR, Harris added that these rulings align with last year’s Supreme Court decision overturning the constitutional right to abortion.
Loan Forgiveness Issue: Regarding student loan forgiveness, Harris recognized the need for creativity in providing relief.
* “We are going to be creative in how we can provide some relief to this population that we have front of mind on this issue,” Harris said.
Role of Congress and Voters: Harris believes that the Congress can restore the freedoms reduced by these rulings but emphasized the crucial role of American voters.
* The vice president commented: “The Court took rights from the people of America. Congress can put those rights back. We can’t.”
Looking Forward: Harris underlines her responsibility of educating Americans about their fundamental freedoms, and her ongoing campaigning efforts for the 2024 reelection.
* Alongside President Biden, Harris is sharing the developments under their administration and the projected future actions to protect people’s rights.
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