U.S. Rep. Lawson Statement on the Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade

Statement

U.S. Rep. Al Lawson (FL-05) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade.

"Today is a dismal day for the American people. The Republican-controlled Supreme Court achieved their goal of stripping away a long-established constitutional right that provide Americans the ability to make their own health care decisions by voting to overturn Roe v. Wade.

"Every woman has the fundamental human right to reproductive care. It's critical that women can make decisions about their health with their doctors without government intrusion. Lawmakers should not be allowed to control people's personal medical decisions and impose on their bodily freedoms.

"Make no mistake: Republicans' ultimate goal is a nationwide ban on abortion, and they won't stop until they've destroyed women's freedom to control their bodies, lives and futures. Abortion bans disproportionately harm communities of color and low-income people.

"The only way citizens can ensure additional liberties are not stolen is by heading to the ballot box this November."

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