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Himes Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey

Statement

By: Jim Himes
By: Jim Himes
Date: June 24, 2022
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Abortion

"A Republican-appointed Supreme Court just struck down 50 years of precedent in an abhorrent assault on the basic American right to seek health care," said Rep. Himes. "Make no mistake, this ruling is a targeted attack on bodily autonomy and denies women the most basic freedom: to control their own bodies, healthcare and future. This ruling does not reflect the will of the people, but rather the radical politicization of America's highest court.

"The fight isn't over. Connecticut remains a safe haven for women in need of abortions, but Congress must use every tool at our disposal to ensure that all Americans have full access to reproductive care and the right to govern their own bodies."


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