Twenty-two attorneys general reaffirmed their commitment to expanding access to abortion care in their states in a joint statement issued Monday.
The coalition: formed by Attorneys General of New York, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon , Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington – said that “when it comes to abortion care, it’s your body and your right to choose.”
“No one else can make those decisions,” the statement added.
Officials said “broad access to abortion remains protected in states that recognize reproductive freedom,” including their states.
“For those who are unable to make the trip, laws banning abortion in their home states will result in poorer health outcomes and reduced socioeconomic opportunities,” they said.
“These damages will fall disproportionately on people of color and people with fewer resources, further perpetuating our nation’s historical inequalities,” they continued.