LINCOLN — Forces on both sides of the abortion issue are girding for a likely special session of the Nebraska Legislature later this summer if, as expected, the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Roe v. Wade.

Many uncertainties lie ahead, however, including whether a special session will even be called if the high court removes the legal right to abortion. If a special session is called, it’s expected to happen in late August or early September.

A few key questions remain: Will Roe v. Wade be struck down? Are there enough votes in the Legislature to pass a ban on abortion? What kind of bill will be introduced?

The leaked draft of the Supreme Court opinion would remove the legal right to abortion. Commentators have noted that such drafts can change and it is possible the eventual Supreme Court ruling won't be as sweeping as the draft appeared to be.

If Roe v. Wade is struck down, the Legislature will likely filibuster an abortion ban in the state which requires 33 votes from the 49 members.

Sandy Danek, executive director of Nebraska Right to Life, said a bill is being planned that would not include certain exceptions for cases of rape or incest.

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