One called abortion a “barbaric practice.” Another referred to himself as a “zealot” for the anti-abortion movement. Several played prominent roles in defending their state’s abortion restrictions in court and in cases that had national impact, including on access to medication abortion.

As President Donald Trump pushes the Senate to confirm his federal judicial nominees, a review by The Associated Press shows about half of them have revealed anti-abortion views, been associated with anti-abortion groups or defended abortion restrictions.

Trump offered shifting positions on the issue while claiming he wants to leave questions of abortion access to the states. But his court nominees will have lifetime appointments and be in position to roll back abortion access long after the Republican p

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