Justice Alito writes in his opinion that overturning Roe v. However, this abhorrent ruling doesn’t end with abortion. I’m thankful to Congresswoman Deborah Ross, Congresswoman Kathy Manning, my dear friend Calla Hales of A Preferred Women’s Health Center, and all of my colleagues on the call for taking the time out to talk about one of the worst Supreme Court decisions in our lifetimes.įirst, for those of you in the state of North Carolina, let me say loudly and clearly abortion care is still legal today in the State of North Carolina, as well as many other states. The Supreme Court has overturned the constitutional right to abortion established in Roe v. I will work with legislators and advocates to fight any proposal from the North Carolina General Assembly that uses this ruling as an opportunity to turn back the clock for women.”Ĭongresswoman Adams’ full remarks as prepared for delivery are below: ![]() At home in North Carolina, our governor must continue to protect and expand access to abortion, so no one is denied the health care they need. “Moving forward, we need to protect abortion providers and support patients and organizers who are working to get our neighbors the care they need. This decision will affect everyone, but the impact will fall hardest on who already face barriers to care: Black and Brown women, those who live in rural areas or have lower incomes and can’t afford to cross state lines for care, young people and LGBTQ people, and women in abusive relationships,” said Congresswoman Adams. “Today’s decision is fundamentally wrong. ![]() Video of the press conference is available for download here, and on YouTube here. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which will have widespread consequences not only for women and parents across America, but also for the LGBTQ community and many others. – Today at an 11:30 AM press conference, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02), Congresswoman Kathy Manning (NC-06), Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02) and Calla Hales of A Preferred Women’s Health Center spoke out about today’s Supreme Court opinion in Dobbs v.
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