EMILYs List Statement Honoring the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

For Immediate Release
January 22, 2020

EMILYs List Statement Honoring the Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
“In 2020 women’s rights are undoubtedly on the ballot”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, honored the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision that constitutionally protects women’s right to safe and legal abortion in the United States. In response, Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement:

“For nearly 50 years, women have had a constitutional right to make their own health care decisions. Yet, Trump and the Republican party have put that right more at risk than ever. Just weeks ago, we saw an attempt by over 200 anti-choice members of Congress urging the Supreme Court to reconsider or overturn the Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, decisions that have solidified women’s reproductive freedom for decades. In 2019 alone, hundreds of dangerous and unconstitutional bills to gut abortion access were introduced in states across the country, and with legislatures beginning their 2020 sessions, we know that there are more to come.”

“In 2020, women’s rights are undoubtedly on the ballot and we know the public and the momentum is on our side. Republican efforts to spread cruel lies and strip away women’s reproductive freedom is drastically out of touch with the seven in 10 Americans that believe Roe v. Wade should stand. In fact, both the 2018 midterms and 2019 elections in Virginia have shown that voters overwhelmingly support pro-choice Democratic women who will fight for women’s access to reproductive health care. EMILYs List is proud to have fought alongside these women and we look forward to electing a record number of pro-choice champions in 2020.”

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