Bonamici Condemns SCOTUS Abortion Decision

WASHINGTON, DC [06/24/22] – Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) issued the following statement following the Supreme Court's decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization to overturn abortion rights.

"The Supreme Court's decision to overturn abortion rights is infuriating, heartbreaking, and dangerous," said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. "Abortion is health care. Abortion care is essential for the health and well-being of families and communities. I remember the days before Roe v. Wade, when abortions done without medical care could have tragic outcomes – including death. The decision today undermines decades of hard-fought protections for reproductive health and the right to determine when and whether to have a child. Make no mistake, overturning Roe v. Wade will not end abortions; it will make them unsafe. This decision will disproportionately hurt families and individuals who are already struggling, and, unfortunately, it will embolden many states to restrict access to the care people need. Additionally, several justices who joined the majority opinion have made statements claiming that Roe v. Wade is settled law; their action today overruling precedent is a betrayal of the American people's trust and erodes confidence in the Court.

"We will not let this decision stop our fight to make abortion care accessible and available to all. I have helped the House pass legislation to put Roe v. Wade into law, and I will continue doing all I can to get it over the finish line.

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