Delta, other major companies stay mum on thorny abortion issue — for now

Supreme Court Abortion Companies Silence
Demonstrators protest outside of the U.S. Supreme Court as law enforcement officers stand ready, May 3, 2022, in Washington. A leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion overruling the landmark Roe v. Wade decision has thrust companies into the limelight on what’s arguably the most divisive issue in American politics. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

A leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion that would abolish a nationwide right to abortion has thrust major companies into what’s arguably the most divisive issue in American politics.

But while some are signaling support for abortion rights, many want to stay out of it — at least for now.

Experts say it’s tough to navigate these waters. Companies are facing increasing pressure from social media and their own employees to speak out. And while some of them have weighed in on issues like LGBTQ rights, voting rights and gun control, the thorny issue of abortion could prove to be more challenging.