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The Western Wall Is Up

West Coast States Launch New Multi-State Commitment to Reproductive Freedom, Standing United on Protecting Abortion Access in face of U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Roe vs. Wade

The governors of California, Oregon and Washington today issued a Multi-State Commitment to defend access to reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives, and committed to protecting patients and doctors against efforts by other states to export their abortion bans to our states.

This Multi-State Commitment affirms the governors’ commitment in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s unprecedented decision to strip away a constitutional right that has been in place for half a century, leaving abortion regulation to the states. The sweeping decision means that for patients in more than half the country, home to 33.6 million women, abortion care is illegal or inaccessible.

In a video message the governors share a powerful message that the West Coast will remain a place where reproductive health care will be accessible and protected.

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Ynotisay · M

I was glad to just read this statement from Newsom. And CA, OR and WA coming together is something we're seeing more of on some issues. Strength in numbers.

We will not sit on the sidelines and allow patients who seek reproductive care in our states or the doctors that provide that care to be intimidated with criminal prosecution,” Newsom said in a statement. “We refuse to go back, and we will fight like hell to protect our rights and our values.”

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Ynotisay · M

@Vivaci Yeah. I think he might be the real deal on the national stage. The talk is increasing and he's even seeming a little more wide-reaching with his statements lately. Might see him on the ticket.

Vivaci

@Ynotisay It’s about time we have an politically educated, and refined diplomat sensitive and sensible POTUS.

Ynotisay · M

@Vivaci Agreed. He's young, smart, compassionate and not a pushover. He's got a few platforms to run on right now that I think a lot of the country could get behind. He's a pragmatist, so the far Left will have something to complain about, but I think it's a good mix for federal office. We'll see.

TryingtoLava

Yaaaayyy :) thats why i voted for gavin

justanothername · 51-55, M

That’s good if you live in one of those states, not so good if you are needing an abortion for legitimate/medical reasons but don’t live in one of those states.
Just to note that requiring an abortion for medical reasons can mean that complications have occurred during pregnancy that are likely to result in death or infection to the mom if the baby is not aborted.

Ynotisay · M

@justanothername CA has floated out paying for women to come for an abortion. I'd love to see that happen.

Northwest · M

@justanothername I do live in one of those states. I support my state's decision, and the direction we're taking to assist women from other states, who will need these potentially life-saving procedures.

However, given the laws recently passed by Texas, and other states, to go after women who seek an out of state procedure, it may be complicated.

I'm in Texas about once a month. What if I gave money to a clinic in Washington State, and a Texas woman gets an abortion at said clinic. Can Texas prosecute me? Looks like the Texas law is vague enough to allow a crafty DA to prosecute me.

This is but the opening salvo. Strap in, it's going to be a rough ride, and we're playing for the very survival of our democracy. Gilead is coming. What should we do to prevent it?

justanothername · 51-55, M

@Northwest Authorities may end up prosecuting women from states with Abortion bans who seek to travel to other states to get abortions. That may even extend to people who try to help those women.

Times are going to get complicated.

How to maintain democracy? Get as much support as you can and vote for it at the next election.

jackson55 · M

All it does is take the feds out of it. States can do as they please.
Read the constitution, there’s nothing in it about reproductive or abortion rights.

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jackson55 · M

@Ynotisay I’ve read the constitution and the 14th amendment. I think it’s a bit of a stretch to say right to privacy has anything to do with reproductive rights. There’s still many states where abortion is perfectly legal. The decision just took the Feds out of it. I’m sure it will continue to be controversial subject as it has been from the beginning.

Ynotisay · M

@jackson55 So you read the 14th Amendment but didn't read about Roe vs. Wade and how that fit in to the Constitution and the Supreme Court decision almost 50 years ago.

Northwest · M

@jackson55

Read the constitution, there’s nothing in it about reproductive or abortion rights.

You're kidding right? wait, never mind that. You people are trained to regurgitate whatever speaking point Fox gives you.

The 14th amendment explicitly addresses the right to choose whether, and with whom, and when to form a family. The SCOTUS decision today, elides the 14th Amendment, and states that states, not individuals, will decide whether individuals can enjoy reproductive freedom.

Vivaci

God bless the TriStates. 👏

SomeMichGuy · M

Good for them.

Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M

Underground railroad meet slave fugitive laws. Ironic for ol' Long Dong.

Northwest · M

@Fukfacewillie A reference that will be missed by many :-)

Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M

@Northwest Not for too long!

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