Roe v. Wade Overturned
I am outraged at the decision by the United States Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, removing the constitutional right to an abortion in our country. Taking away bodily autonomy and the right to make one’s own health care choices is regressive, dangerous, and sets us back 50 years.
Fortunately, here in Maryland, access to a full range of reproductive services will not be affected. The Maryland General Assembly has passed several laws to guarantee abortion care over the years. During this year’s Legislative Session, I was a proud co-sponsor of the Abortion Care Access Act, which allows health practitioners outside of physicians — including nurse practitioners, midwives and physician assistants — to perform abortions. It also creates a training program to expand the number of health care professionals with abortion care training.
In many States across the country, however, it is anticipated that abortion restrictions or outright bans will be coming in the very near future. Here are some groups you can get involved with that are working to guarantee reproductive freedom here in Maryland and across the country:
- Planned Parenthood of Maryland
- NARAL – Pro-Choice America
- Pro-Choice Maryland
- Center for Reproductive Rights
As your representative, I will continue to work with my colleagues in the House of Delegates and call on Congress to prioritize the issue of reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy. We cannot let this decision dissuade us from doing everything we can to protect women’s rights.
Sincerely,
-Alonzo