This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade through its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, striking a half century of legal precedent on Constitutional reproductive rights. Below, we gather reactions to the decision from Santa Barbara–area and California leaders.
Statement by Senator Limón on the Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe V. Wade
(SACRAMENTO) – Senator Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade:
“Today’s announcement confirms the fears of millions of Americans as we witness a woman’s right to control her own reproductive choices be shredded by the Supreme Court. As we continue to navigate this territory, it is so important that we reaffirm our investments for reproductive care in California – as we have for decades.
While this announcement is a blow, I remain committed to protecting ALL reproductive health care options in California and showing the nation what it means to support the right of women to make reproductive health choices.”
Planned Parenthood California Central Coast Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v Wade
Santa Barbara, CA – Planned Parenthood California Central Coast (PPCCC) released the following statement from Jenna Tosh, President and CEO, in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the court case directly challenging nearly 50 years of precedent established under Roe v Wade:
“We are outraged and ready to fight. The Supreme Court has taken away the constitutional right to abortion, a right we’ve had for nearly 50 years. The court, now dominated by justices hostile to reproductive freedom, has robbed millions of the power to control decisions about their bodies, their lives, and their futures.”
Link to Supreme Court decision
Rep. Carbajal Statement on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v Wade
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Salud Carbajal,a member of the Pro-Choice Caucus, issued the following statement in reaction to the Supreme Court’s ruling today in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, where they struck a half century of legal precedent on Constitutional reproductive rights by overturning Roe v. Wade:
“This decision, which overturns a half century of legal precedent, is a betrayal of our Constitution and a betrayal of millions of women who count on its protections to retain control of their own body and choices.
“As more than half of all U.S. states stand ready to eradicate women’s reproductive rights in the wake of this decision, the majority of Americans who support a woman’s right to choose must see this as a call to action.
“States that have further enshrined these rights like California must stand as a beacon and safe harbor for those whose health care access is now imperiled.
“And we must continue to search for a pathway for legislation which I have already helped pass in the House to codify Roe into federal law.”
In September, the U.S. House passed legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Carbajal, the Women’s Health Protection Act, to codify a woman’s right to an abortion into law.
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