Biden Condemns ‘Terrible’ Court Decisions But Has Few Powers

  • President renews condemnation of abortion-rights ruling
  • Cites ‘painful and devastating decision’ for many Americans

Joe Biden boarding Marine One in Washington, D.C., US, on June 25 

Photographer: Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Bloomberg

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President Joe Biden’s administration is still exploring legal options to buttress protections for abortion services, but a top spokeswoman signaled his team sees few or none after what Biden called a “terrible” ruling.

Biden again condemned the decision by the court’s conservative majority on Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, opening the door for states to ban abortions.