(Wasthington, DC) -- Today, The Supreme Court of The United States, overturned the 1973 landmark case Roe. v. Wade which made right to an abortion constitutional. This was a 5-4 ruling eradicating a 50 year federal right for women to choose.
Brooklyn Democratic Party Chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn issued the following statement:
“Today is a heartbreaking day in our history.
"Overturning Roe v Wade is a devastating blow to the rights of women to govern their own bodies and their reproductive health, and reverses 50 years of settled law. It certainly underscores that elections matter – it was Donald Trump who appointed the three right wing judges who enabled the anti-woman majority to cancel a woman’s right to choose. As a woman, as a legislator, as a party leader, and a champion for maternal health and safe abortions. I know this is a fight we cannot give up on. The lives of women across the country, especially those who are poor and of color, are at stake as we will witness the increase of maternal mortality and morbidity because of the decisions of a handful of right wing biased judges. We will fight them on the streets and at the ballot box for the rights of women and all Americans.
"Today’s decision from the Supreme Court can be summed up with one sentence - Republicans have made reproductive freedom a crime. "
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